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The 25-year-old miner and his wife, Amanda, 28, met when they were students at West Virginia Tech and got married in 2008, Withers said. Amanda Atkins could not be reached for comment Tuesday.
Withers said he was not sure when Atkins began working at the mine.
"He was an hourly guy," Withers said.
Atkins played second base on his high school and college baseball teams, but left West Virginia Tech without graduating, Withers said. He enjoyed playing golf.
Jason Atkins was one of 29 miners killed April 5, 2010 by a huge explosion in an underground coal mine owned by Massey Energy Co. in West Virginia - the worst U.S. mining disaster since 1970.
Copyright © 2010 The Associated Press
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Heather Miller (serls)
December 11, 2017
I love you Jason Atkins always you're the best and one of the funniest guys I ever knew! Thank you for the many laughs we shared and your awesome smile and your heroes heart! Miss you
Shereen Atkins
October 6, 2015
Jason not a second goes by that you are not thought of, loved and missed!! My heart broke into the day you were taken from me, A piece of it died with you. I love and miss you my son with every breath I take!! Your memory will live on thru me!!
Kristen Brown
April 30, 2010
Jason who is in heaven, I just want to send you a message in my thought and prayers that I will take care of your girl. You were her world and now her world has been turned upside down. I will be by her side now and forever. You will be missed greatley!!!
Luke Myers
April 26, 2010
I met Jason(aka "Truck") at WV tech our freshmen year as we both went there to play baseball. We both played second base and lived in the same dorm. He was a great friend/teammate. I'll always remember him constantly keeping the team laughing. We had a lot of good nights in Montgomery during our time there. He and I left WV Tech after our freshmen year. To his family and friends, I'm very sorry for your loss and will keep you and Jason in my prayers.
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Andrea Moorehead
April 25, 2010
In Loving Memory. Will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
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Erica Kusterer
April 20, 2010
I am a member of Massey in Richmond, VA and I am so very sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what your family is and has been going through over the past two weeks but please know you are thought of and prayed for daily.
These guys worked so hard and were just awesome. A few of us flew to WV in October of 2007 and toured the mines, all the guys were all so nice and funny, it was eye opening to see what they did day in and day out underground.
Again please know you are thought of daily.
Wendy Morgan
April 15, 2010
Jason will be sadley missed. Although I haven't seen you all in a while, my thoughts and prayers go out to all my cousins! I love you all!!!!
Amanda Moore
April 14, 2010
My prayers are with you and your family during these solemn times. May God keep you and bless your family..Know your legacy will always continue through the love and memories of your loved ones.
SCOTT CHAMBERLAND
April 13, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Tonia Burns
April 12, 2010
You are in our hearts and you will never be forgotten. May you find comfort and peace through this difficult time
Edith Watkins
April 12, 2010
Please accept sincere condolences, God Bless these heroes.
Tamara Lightner
April 11, 2010
Our families thoughts and continuous prayers are with the family during this heartbreaking time. May you find strength to deal and cope with such a loss.
Sandy Dillman
April 8, 2010
May you find comfort in our Lord. He will always be there for you when you need him. May God bless you and yours!!
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