Elvin Overton Dias

A memorial visitation for Elvin Overton Dias, 76, of Lufkin will be held Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home.

Elvin Overton Dias was born in Lufkin, Texas February 3, 1948 to AO and Gertrude Dias. Elvin passed away in his Lufkin home Thursday, October 24, 2024.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Tanua (McNeese) Dias; daughter, Kimberly Salas; son, Michael Dias and wife Shelby; daughter, Kacie Dias; and son-in-law, Didier Rankin and wife Michelle. Elvin is survived by his grandchildren, Channing Rankin and wife Ashley, Alyson Champion and husband Chris, Tanner Dias, Braden Capps and wife Becca, Tailer Dias and wife Taryn, Casen Capps, Devin Capps, and Avery Dias; and great-grandchildren, Payton Cannon, Nala Capps, Victoria Rankin, Pyper Herring, Roper Dias, Charles Rankin, Myles Champion, Ryder Salas, and Slayton Salas. Elvin is also survived by his sister, Betty Lawlis and husband Monte; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and many lifelong friends.

Elvin was preceded in death by his parents, AO and Gertrude Dias; twin brother, Alvis Dias; sister, Brenda Mossenton; and son-in-law, Eric Salas.

Elvin graduated from Lufkin High School in 1966. He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam from 1969-1970. Elvin worked at Lufkin Telephone Exchange for over 30 years.

Elvin was also a proud member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. He enjoyed many outdoor activities including fishing and most of all, hunting with over 45 years spent as a member of the Sulphur Creek Hunting Club. Elvin passed peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, holding the hand of his wife, his one true love.

The family wanted to make special mention of the angels at Heart to Heart Hospice, who made this peaceful transition possible.

Elvin was a storyteller and was known for his many sayings, some of which were inappropriate, but one of his favorites that he used to end most of his phone calls with is what we’ll close with - “I’ll let you get back to your rat killin”.

Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.