Dana A. Elkins, 74, of Culloden, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2013 in Charleston Area Medical Center. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 20, 2013 at Heck Funeral Home, Milton with the Rev. Leonard Cremeans officiating. Burial will follow in Culloden Cemetery. He was born September 11, 1939 in Cabell County, WV, a son of the late Woodrow and Estil Elkins. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Lora Ann Lester. Dana is survived by his wife, Shirley Elkins; two daughters, Deborah Adkins of Culloden and Darla Murphy of Louisiana; one son, Dana Elkins, Jr. and his wife, Simi of Charleston; seven grandchildren, Chad Kirwan, Brandon Kirwan, Tristan Landry, Tanner Murphy, Simran Walker, Sachleen Elkins and Isabella Elkins; two brothers, Kelsey Elkins and Mark Elkins; and four sisters, Linda Sue Pratt, Brenda Phillips, Deborah Johnston and Kathy Morrison. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Heck Funeral Home.