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James Atkins Obituary
He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thomas Atkins. James was the youngest of seven children and was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Meade Atkins. He was a graduate of Dinwiddie High School and served in the United States Army. He was an employee at Smurfit (Stone–Container) for several years until his declining health. He was a member of Galilee Baptist Church in Stony Creek.
Mr. Atkins leaves to cherish his memories his devoted parents, Robert and Sarah G. Atkins of Carson; two daughters, Charmaine D. and Alexandra R. Atkins; one son, Tyrese J. Atkins, all of Petersburg; five sisters, Charlotte (Jerry) Tazewell, Linda Atkins of Stony Creek, Sandra (Herbert) Wyatt, Phyllis (John) Harris of Dinwiddie and Jannice (Walter) Jones of Waverly; one brother, John T. Atkins of Petersburg; a mother-in-law, Embria Meade of Carson; two sisters-in-law, Cassandra Mottammed, Jessica R. Meade of Petersburg; two-brothers-in-law, Giles (Tonya) Meade of Dinwiddie and Edward Meade of Carson; a grandmother, Bertha L. Boisseau of Stony Creek; two grandsons, Col'Vone and Janelle Brewton; a healthcare provider, Nikki Hargrove; and a host of nieces nephews other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, at Galilee Baptist Church, 12392 Lee Ave., Stony Creek, with the Rev. Linwood James officiating. Interment will follow in Dinwiddie Memorial Park. Family and friends will assemble at 20203 Halligan Park Road, Carson, at 10 a.m. on the day of the service. The family may be contacted at (434) 246-5796.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg, now serving from three locations. Please send online condolences to www.blandenterprisesinc.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Atkins
Katasha (Gilliam) White
December 11, 2008
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family. I graduated with James (Class of 1986) and I was saddened to hear of his passing on yesterday. I pray that you and all the family and those he touched find comfort in knowing that others care and share in your loss and that God is with you during this time and always.
God Bless you all and may He help you through this difficult time.
With Love,
Monica Hill
December 5, 2008
My deepest thoughts goes out to you and your family in this time of need, May God bless you all.
Monica Hill (Petersburg, Va)
Kenneth Morton
December 4, 2008
I would like to offer my deepest sympathy for your loss. I used to work with James at Stone. He will be missed by all. He made coming to work a pleasure.
Arlene Harvell Woodley & Family
December 4, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Angela Mills
December 3, 2008
To Phyllis and your family, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family on the loss of your loved one. May God Bless and Comfort you.
Edwin Chambliss
December 2, 2008
A Child Loaned
"I'll lend you for a little time
A child of Mine." He said.
"For you to love the while he lives
And mourn for when he's dead.
It may be six or seven year
Or twenty-two or three
But will you, till I call him back
Take care of him for Me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you
And should his stay be brief,
You'll have his lovely memories
As solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay
Since all from Earth return,
But there are lessons taught down there
I want the child to learn.
I've looked this wide world over
In my search for teacher's true,
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes,
I have selected you;
Now will you give him all your love,
Nor think the labour vain
Nor hate Me when I come to call
And take him back again?
I fancied that I heard them say,
"Dear Lord, They will be done,
For all the joy Thy child shall bring,
For the risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness,
We'll love him while we may,
And for the happiness we've known,
Forever grateful stay.
But should the angels call for him
Much sooner than we planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes
And try to understand."
May God continue to bless you!
E.Chambliss & Family
Edwin Chambliss
December 2, 2008
A Child Loaned
"I'll lend you for a little time
A child of Mine." He said.
"For you to love the while he lives
And mourn for when he's dead.
It may be six or seven year
Or twenty-two or three
But will you, till I call him back
Take care of him for Me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you
And should his stay be brief,
You'll have his lovely memories
As solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay
Since all from Earth return,
But there are lessons taught down there
I want the child to learn.
I've looked this wide world over
In my search for teacher's true,
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes,
I have selected you;
Now will you give him all your love,
Nor think the labour vain
Nor hate Me when I come to call
And take him back again?
I fancied that I heard them say,
"Dear Lord, They will be done,
For all the joy Thy child shall bring,
For the risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness,
We'll love him while we may,
And for the happiness we've known,
Forever grateful stay.
But should the angels call for him
Much sooner than we planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes
And try to understand."
May God continue to bless you!
Carolina Massenburg
December 2, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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