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Tommy Atkins Obituary
Tommy was born May 25, 1944, in Newport News, Va. He was the second of five children born to Charles Frank and Bertha Agnes Atkins.
Tommy is survived by his wife, Judith Christine Atkins; two daughters, Cynthia Jeanne Fultz and her husband, Aaron, of Bethel, Maine, Lisa Marie Atkins of Gloucester, Va.; one son, Michael Frank Atkins and his wife, Tina, of Whitestone, Va.; and by his grandchildren, Christopher Michael Atkins, Ashley Michelle Atkins, Brook Nichole Atkins, Steven Allen Atkins, Alexander Blake Atkins, Preston Slade Fultz, Brandon Seth Gandee, Tess Christine Fultz, and Nicholas Sebastian Gandee; and one great-grandson, Gaven Powell; a sister, Libby Craven of Charleston, S.C.; five brothers, Bobby Atkins and his wife, Helen, of Newport News, Va., Larry Atkins and wife, Tina, of Hampton, Va., Donnie Atkins and wife, Brenda, of Carrollton, Va., Ricky Atkins and his wife, Glenda, of Newport News, Va., and Billy Atkins of Newport News, Va.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives.
Tommy worked as a master electrician for 39 years of his life. During that time he worked for Mallory Electric Company. Later in life, he was an active member of the Warwick Moose Lodge.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, at Peninsula Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Kelvin Evans officiating. Interment will follow in the Peninsula Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Peninsula Funeral Home.
Arrangements are entrusted to Peninsula Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Tommy Atkins
Linda and Jimmy Lane
August 25, 2008
Dear Judy,
We are sorry to hear about Tommy. It has been so long since we have seen you and wish we could have been with you during this difficult time. Please give our love to your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Russell Marshall
August 20, 2008
Judy,
Your family and you are in my thoughts and prayers in your time of loss. Tommy was a great person and he will be missed. Please let me know if you need anything.
Don & Jo Ann Wiseman
August 20, 2008
Bobby and Helen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
John & Barbara Blake
August 19, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Robbie Hudgins
August 19, 2008
My life has been enriched for having known Tommy, and I have so many fond memories of my time spent with him. Judy, Cindy, Lisa, and Michel I'm so sorry and I know you are going through tough times right now, but please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
JEFF GILLIAM
August 19, 2008
I'm very sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. He is one of the nicest guys I've ever met. My deepest sympathies to Bobby and Helen and the whole family.
Wally & Dianne Warwick Moose Family Center
August 19, 2008
Bobby & Helen,
The Board of Officers and members/coworkers that knew Tommy deeply regret his passing. He will leave our ranks emptier but our memories richer. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. GOD BLESS.
L.D. Kemp
August 19, 2008
Now I know that the lights in Heaven will be shinning brightly as You are there to attend to them as You did here on Earth. Tommy be sure the path to Heaven is well lit for us that cometh after You as We all shall want to see the Glory of Your new home and the place that God has provided for all to come.
Nancy Rutledge
August 18, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Sandra Biedron
August 18, 2008
Tommy Atkins was a good man who loved his wife and family and worked hard to take care of them all of his life. He was a very likeable person and though he had a serious side, he had a witty sense of humor that would crack you up and make you laugh. Tommy enjoyed the simple things in life. He loved nature and spending time on his little plot of land in Gloucester that he called the Ponderosa. He was a modest and unpretentious man who loved the Lord and was grateful for all His blessings. Tommy was married to my sister, Judy, for over 45 years and was like a brother to me. He was loved by those who knew him and will truly be missed. Sandra H. Biedron
August 18, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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