Charlie Hoyt Elkins, loving husband, father and grandfather,passed away Monday, October 2, 2017 at home with his family in Carrollton, Texas. He was born June 22, 1947 in Dallas, Texas. Charlie's parents were Earl C. Elkins and Ova Mae Elkinswhich resided in Lewisville, Texas.He proudly served in the United States Army. Charlie worked for 22 years as an assistant manager at the Dallas Times Herald mail room;when the Herald closed he worked for KPT for over 10 years. Hebegan working for Ricohas a regional manager, managingseveral locations for Verizon. He retired in 2012; whenhe was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease.Charlie is survived by his wife, Marty L. Elkins; daughter, Zell Renee Smith;grandson, Zachary Smith; brothers, Don and Bill Elkins bothof Dallas, Texas, Zell Graham of Farmers Branch, Texas; Debra Ward of Houston, Texas, and Armenda Ward of Lewisville, Texas.He had a love for golf playing every weekend with good friends. When he was younger Charlie and his family spent a lot of time boating, camping and skiing.Family will be receiving visitors on Friday, October 6, 2017 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in the Brooks Family Chapel of the North Dallas Funeral Home, 2710 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch, Texas 75234.Celebration of Life services will be on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 10:00 amin the Brooks Family Chapel.Interment will follow the service at Myrtle Springs Cemetery,Quitman, Texas.