1941
James
2015
James Wayne Atkins
August 6, 1941 — July 30, 2015
James Wayne “Jimmy” Atkins, 73, of Drawdy (Peytona) went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on July 30, 2015.
He was a faithful member in the Church of Christ and a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Verna Atkins, sisters; Jean Madeline, Dema Mae Atkins and Bethelene Mahone, brothers; Charles and Billy Atkins.
Jim worked in the Madison area for over 52 years as a TV and Appliance repairman. He spent the last 35 years as the owner and operator of Jim Atkins Heating and Cooling. He retired in 2002. He was a kind and gentle man, a generous and helping friend to everyone. His presence on this earth will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Patsy (Vickers) Atkins; three sons, Mark (Lecia) Atkins, Ronnie (Pam) Atkins and James Wayne “Jamie” Atkins II; a sister, Betty Lou Keffer; precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral service will be 12:00 noon Monday, August 3, 2015 at Handley Funeral Home, Danville with Minister John Steele officiating. Burial will follow in Ball Cemetery, Drawdy, WV.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service.
He was a faithful member in the Church of Christ and a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Verna Atkins, sisters; Jean Madeline, Dema Mae Atkins and Bethelene Mahone, brothers; Charles and Billy Atkins.
Jim worked in the Madison area for over 52 years as a TV and Appliance repairman. He spent the last 35 years as the owner and operator of Jim Atkins Heating and Cooling. He retired in 2002. He was a kind and gentle man, a generous and helping friend to everyone. His presence on this earth will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Patsy (Vickers) Atkins; three sons, Mark (Lecia) Atkins, Ronnie (Pam) Atkins and James Wayne “Jamie” Atkins II; a sister, Betty Lou Keffer; precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral service will be 12:00 noon Monday, August 3, 2015 at Handley Funeral Home, Danville with Minister John Steele officiating. Burial will follow in Ball Cemetery, Drawdy, WV.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service.
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