Andy Elkins

Andy Clark Elkins, 65, of Mount Hope, Alabama, born on August 30, 1959, passed away peacefully Monday, May 5, 2025 at Huntsville Hospital surrounded by his family and friends. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Friday, May 09, 2025, at Moulton Baptist Church. The funeral service will be at 1:00 PM on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Moulton Baptist Church with Dr. Mickey Spillers and Dr. Jesse Reeder officiating and Lawrence Funeral Home directing. Burial will be at Rock Springs Cemetery in Mount Hope.

Andy was born in Moulton, AL to Billy Clark and Vona Elkins. Andy grew up on his family farm and was a vital part of the operation, working from a young age in the row crop, cattle, and hog operations. He learned a love for horses from his father and grandfather and joined them in raising performance and pleasure quarter horses. Through the years, he carried on the family legacy showing pleasure horses and competing with the best in cutting and roping. He was recognized by the FFA with the National Horse Proficiency Award in Kansas City, Kansas and continued to train many horses for the public.

Andy was also active in 4-H livestock shows, competing from a young age and passing that tradition along to his children. As he continued to work on the four generational family farm, he was elected and served as President of the Lawrence County Cattleman's Association.

He was married to his high school sweetheart, Jeanne Compton, and they started a life together devoted to raising their children and grandchildren in the same traditions of livestock showings, farming, hunting, fishing and sports. Andy was an excellent athlete and passed his love for sports along to those children, coaching and volunteering with their many teams.

Andy was passionate about his hobbies, including deer and bird hunting. His annual dove hunt at the farm was known for the birds, the good food and family fellowship. Andy started "Quail Oaks" hunting preserve with his love for good bird dogs and guided many hunters on wonderful quail hunts on the farm. He loved to play golf and made many special friends and "golfing buddies."

He was a devoted husband to Jeanne and loving father to his children. He gave his life to Jesus when he was seventeen and was a member at Moulton Baptist Church where he served as treasurer.

Andy worked for General Motors for thirty years and after retirement he shared his knowledge of farming and livestock working for other local farmers and cattlemen.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Jeanne Compton Elkins ; three children, Chad (Paige) Elkins, Chase (Emily) Elkins, and Cortney (Preston) Long; seven grandchildren, Collin (Chelsey) Elkins, Chloe Elkins, Aubrey Elkins, Cooper Elkins, Charlie Beth Long, Andy Cate Long, and Dani Jane Long; mother, Vona Elkins; two sisters, Beth (Lynn) Stockton and Penny (Stan) Fields; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Andy was preceded in death by his father, Billy Clark Elkins.

Pallbearers will be Collin Elkins, Cooper Elkins, Marty Stewart, Steven Little, Dr. Lynn Hagood, Mack Reed, Phillip Roberson, Clayton Flannagan, and Reggie Blankenship.

The family extends a special thanks to their family and friends for their prayers and support.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Rock Springs Cemetery Fund.

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