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William Atkins Obituary

William "Bill" L. Atkins July 7, 1951 – October 4, 2012 William "Bill" L. Atkins of Fruita, Colorado passed away on October 4, 2012, at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. Born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island he was the son of the late Henry L. and Gladys L. Atkins, and was the brother of the late Kevin Atkins. He leaves behind his daughter, Beth Stancliff and two grandchildren of Grand Junction, Colorado; his sister, Donna M. Simon, of North Providence, Rhode Island, along with nieces and nephews. He was the former spouse of Donna (Atkinson) Atkins. He graduated from Tolman High School, class of 1970, in Pawtucket. As a teenager he acquired respectable golf skills by working as a caddy at Pawtucket Country Club where he was also a greenskeeper until he received a degree in Business Administration from Rhode Island College. In 1980 he relocated his family to Fruita, Colorado and worked at Grand Junction Steel as a welder before he accepted a position as General Manager at Hensley Battery and Electric. His passion for hunting, fishing, and target shooting was a great way for him to spend countless hours with family and friends. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Martin Mortuary.

Published by The Daily Sentinel on Oct. 9, 2012.
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As a high school friend Billy was the best, rest in peace my friend......

Ed O'Brien

October 21, 2012

Old friend from Pawtucket, RI.

October 18, 2012

Rest in Peace...

October 16, 2012

My deepest condolences to the Atkins' family. I knew Billy from Clews St. He & the Martley twins had a band & played every weekend at the Ten Mile Playground. It's where we learned the Twist, the Swim, & all the latest line
dances. Such wonderful memories that we all cherish to this day...thanks my friend for the memories, you will be remembered in the hearts of many.
RIP Billy "Chet" Atkins

Anne (Tente) Buteau

October 16, 2012

Beth, we are very sorry to hear about your dad. He was a very nice man that we always had a great time with. We have many fond memories of our families together. He will always be known as "Rhode Island Red" to us!
Vicki and Merv Anway Anna and Lyle Inman

October 14, 2012

You have been gone one week now my friend...you are greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. Hug Robin & Kelly for me!

Carrie Woodbridge

October 11, 2012

Beth my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your Dad was a very nice man.

Kathie Neff

October 9, 2012

Billy was a great friend and I will miss him. I never knew him to ever say anything bad about anyone.. he was a sweet man.. I will miss seeing him around... bye billy.. you are now at peace...

Kelley Routh

October 9, 2012

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