Elmer E. Younkins, 78, of Zanesville, died Wednesday evening December 26, 2007. He is survived by his loving wife, Lucy and her children; son, Timothy Younkins and his wife Cindy of Trinway, and their children, Aaron, Andy Kara, Amy, Adam and Allyson, and grandson, Michael; daughter, Lisa Hanson and her husband Jack of Zanesville and their children, Lauren and Chad. Calling hours will be held from 11-1PM Saturday December 29, 2007 at the Dresden Chapel of Vensil-Orr & Chute Funeral Home, where a funeral service will be held at 1PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Muskingum County Home, Activities Department, 1400 Newark Road, Zanesville, Ohio 43701.