1943
Douglas
2016
Douglas Leon Atkins
August 9, 1943 — April 24, 2016
Douglas Atkins
1943-2016
Gastonia- Douglas Leon Atkins, 72, passed away on April 24, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Douglas was born in Gaston County on August 9, 1943 to the late Hoyte and Myrtle Atkins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters.
Douglas was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed! He loved watching Tarheel sports and going to watch Ashbrook High School football games.
Douglas loved his kids and watching them grow up with many trips to Jackson's and Tony's Ice-cream over the years. He held a special place in his heart for his great-grandson Maddox; they shared a special bond. He was a fan of George Jones and enjoyed his trips to the flea market and talking to old friends. He worked at Pharr Yarns most of his life.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Vickie Wenzel Atkins; sons, Doug, Michael, Scott and Perves Atkins; grandchildren, Sierra A. Jennings, Brittany Farrar, Chris Atkins, Tiffany McConnell, Jennifer Kirkman and Cheyenne Hoffman; great-grandchildren, Maddox, Emalyn and Kellan Jennings, Dylan and Tyler Atkins.
Visitation for family and friends will be Tuesday, April 26th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home.
A Celebration of life service will be held Wednesday, April 27th at 1:00 p.m., at Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home with Pastor Dickie Spargo and Evangelist Annette Howard officiating.
Interment will follow at Gaston Memorial Park with the releasing of the doves.
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC 28054 704-864-5144 is serving the Family.
1943-2016
Gastonia- Douglas Leon Atkins, 72, passed away on April 24, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Douglas was born in Gaston County on August 9, 1943 to the late Hoyte and Myrtle Atkins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters.
Douglas was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed! He loved watching Tarheel sports and going to watch Ashbrook High School football games.
Douglas loved his kids and watching them grow up with many trips to Jackson's and Tony's Ice-cream over the years. He held a special place in his heart for his great-grandson Maddox; they shared a special bond. He was a fan of George Jones and enjoyed his trips to the flea market and talking to old friends. He worked at Pharr Yarns most of his life.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Vickie Wenzel Atkins; sons, Doug, Michael, Scott and Perves Atkins; grandchildren, Sierra A. Jennings, Brittany Farrar, Chris Atkins, Tiffany McConnell, Jennifer Kirkman and Cheyenne Hoffman; great-grandchildren, Maddox, Emalyn and Kellan Jennings, Dylan and Tyler Atkins.
Visitation for family and friends will be Tuesday, April 26th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home.
A Celebration of life service will be held Wednesday, April 27th at 1:00 p.m., at Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home with Pastor Dickie Spargo and Evangelist Annette Howard officiating.
Interment will follow at Gaston Memorial Park with the releasing of the doves.
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC 28054 704-864-5144 is serving the Family.
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