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Columbus Atkins Obituary

Atkins, Columbus Elroy

Age 80, of Dayton, OH, passed away March 30, 2025. Funeral service 11:00 am, April 17, 2025, at Freedom Faith MBC. Thomas Funeral Home, Trotwood, OH.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Apr. 13, 2025.

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Emma Atkins

August 4, 2025

Missed God got you now dad

Andrea & Earl Coffie

April 16, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful fun person. Uncle Craig we will miss you but we know you are in a better place. We love you and RIP.

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Memorial Events
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Apr

17

Visitation

10:00 a.m.

Freedom Faith Missionary Baptist Church

6540 N. Main St., Dayton, OH 45415

Apr

17

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Freedom Faith Missionary Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Fredrick A. Hayes

6540 N. Main St., Dayton, OH 45415

Funeral services provided by:

Thomas Funeral Home & Crematory - Trotwood (Dayton)

4520 Salem Avenue, Dayton, OH 45416

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