Ronald F. Elkins, Jr., 83, passed away peacefully at Cox hospital on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 following a short illness.

Ron was a lifelong resident of Springfield remembered for his special laugh and quick wit.

His parents were Dr. Ronald and Llaverne "Pecky" Elkins who proceeded him in death.

Ron graduated from Drury University proud to be a Sigma Nu following in the footsteps of his father and uncle.  He served in the Army and Army reserve.

In 1961 Ron founded EDCO which grew to be a leader in medical record services, nationwide.  He was always so proud of his employees which numbered well over a thousand in forty-five years.

Ron was a strong participant in community service.  He was a member of Rotary International his entire adult life.  Was a Paul Harris Fellow.  Served as President of Downtown Rotary.

He served as President of Wilson's Creek Battlefield Foundation for ten years and was successful in securing a major grant for the first library addition.

He served on the planning committee which developed planning and zoning for Christian County.  This led him to a ten year term as Mayor of Fremont Hills.    Here he secured a major grant to significantly improve the city infrastructure.

He was a member of the Shrine-Abou Ben Adhem and United 5 Masonic Lodge.

In his lifetime he enjoyed boating, draft horses and RV travel with friends.

He is survived by his wife, Dona; daughter, Lisa Meyer and Rich Meyer of Hingham, MA; son, John Elkins and Kelly Becker of Ozark, MO; grandchildren, Jeff Meyer (Kristin), Ann Meyer, Adrienne Elkins and Mitch Elkins; great-granddaughter Avery Meyer, and sister, Sara and husband, Gordon Plunkett of Harlingin, TX and families.

According to Ron's wishes he has been cremated.  Visitation will be at 1:00 pm Monday, October 28, 2019 at Gorman Scharpf Funeral Home with a short service at 2:00 pm.  Private burial will be in Hazelwood Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations would be appreciated to either Shriners Hospital for Children, 4400 Clayton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110, or Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Foundation, P.O. Box 8163, Springfield, MO 65801-8163.