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Lloyd (Corky) Elkins

Lloyd (Corky) Elkins

  • September 3, 1935 - January 21, 2012
  • New Carlisle, Indiana
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“Betty and family, we were so sorry to hear of Corky's passing. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you. ”
1 of 8 | Posted by: Jowanna (James) & Jim Walker - IL

“Brenda and Sheryl, I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Take care. ”
2 of 8 | Posted by: Fred Sikorski - new carlisle, IN

“You have our sincere sympathy, Clark and Mary ”
3 of 8 | Posted by: mary hensell - new carlisle, IN

“Dear Sheryl & Barney We are truly saddened to hear of your recent loss and would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family on...Read More » ”
4 of 8 | Posted by: Michelle Cuddeback - IN - friend

“i miss you grandpa. so very much. now i know you are strong and happy, drinking a beer with uncle frank and aunt marie. planning your next road trip...Read More » ”
5 of 8 | Posted by: tiffy - favorite grand daughter

“I am very honored that I got to meet Justin's grandfather. He was a wonderful person with a great personality! I am sending love, prayers, and...Read More » ”
6 of 8 | Posted by: Megan Campos

“Corky and I worked together at Clark Equitment in Michigan City. Corky was a nice man and easy to work with. We are sorry to hear of his passing. Our...Read More » ”
7 of 8 | Posted by: Earl & Pat Pahl - Bradenton, FL

“My deepest sympathy goes out to Corky's entire family. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. May he rest in peace. ”
8 of 8 | Posted by: Kim Bader-Gozzola - New Carlisle, IN


Lloyd (Corky) Elkins born on September 3,1935 in LaPorte, Indiana to Marion Sr. and Ruth (Bellis) Elkins. Surviving are, sisters, Creta Mae Daniels of Alabama, Jackie Biller of Laporte, Indiana; and a step-brother, Michael Stiller of Denver Colorado. A sister, Shelby Ninemeyer; brothers, Marion Elkins Jr. and Bill Elkins; and a son-in-law, David Gorny preceded him in death.

Corky had people to meet, things to do and places to go. He carried this mindset with him throughout his entire life. Combine this mindset with a wild sense of humor, and inventors mind, and an entrepreneur's heart and you will know the measure of this man. On December 24, 1955 he married Betty L Colston who survives; she was his bride of 56 years. Together they had two daughters, Sheryl (Bill Varnak) and Brenda Gorny both of New Carlisle. Corky retired from A.M. General. Lloyd was an avid gardener, and fisherman. He loved camping, collecting and traveling. His fashion sense consisted of one word; orange! For nothing other than his favorite football team the Tennessee Vols. A teacher of many things and an overall inspiration to his grandchildren, Tiffiany C. (Brandon Hora), Noah Varnak , Justin Gorny , and Kody Gorny all of New Carlisle, and Sarah Varnak, Naples, Florida. He knew the substance of his life consisted of the love for his family. Lloyd also had the privilege of knowing and loving his great grandchildren, Eathen, and Sophia Hora, of New Carlisle, and Cyrus Varnak Canada of Naples, Florida. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends as he pursued his "next place to go". Now that's a life you can hang your hat on!
Lloyd was a member of the Sons of the American Legion, and the local Sons of the American Legion, post 297, New Carlisle.

Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2012, in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 201 S. Filbert Street, New Carlisle, Indiana. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2012, in the Kaniewski Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the New Carlisle Cemetery. (All times are New Carlisle Time).

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, alz.org, or to the Lung Cancer Foundation of America, lcfamerica.org.
To send condolences online, please visit Kaniewski.com.