Roger E. Elkins, 67, of Hendersonville, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Pardee Hospital.

He was born in Hewett, West Virginia to the late Lucille and Ed Tackett. After serving 23 years in the Navy as a dental technician, he retired from the military in June of 1985. Following his service in the military, he continued his career as a dental technician in Hendersonville before his retirement in 2010. Before moving to Hendersonville in 1985, he previously lived in Virginia, California, Tennessee, South Carolina and Puerto Rico.

He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Gloria; daughter, Dione Bishop and her husband, Zeb; granddaughter, Alena Brynn; sisters, Margaret Ball and Charleen Isaacs, both of Hewett, West Virginia.

In keeping with Roger’s wishes, no services are planned at this time.