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Robert Atkins Obituary
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Chapel with Rev. Steve Louder and Rev. David Averitt officiating.
Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from noon until the hour of the service Thursday at the funeral home.
Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
He was born October 24, 1935 in Woodlawn, TN son of the late Walter Atkins and Thelma Pollard Atkins. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 1/2 years, Mary Ann Averitt Atkins.
Mr. Atkins was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was a retired truck driver with Marvin Hayes and a instructor USA Training Academy.
Survivors include a son, Chris Atkins of Clarksville and a daughter, Betsy Atkins of Nashville.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Morgan, Clint Averitt, Gene Hamaker, Matt Averitt, Randell Bullard, Larry Averitt, Jr., and Bruce Swift.
Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040. Online condolences may be made at www.neal-tarpley.com.
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5 Entries
February 9, 2010
Chris, Betsy,
Sorry I could not be there - my prayers are with both of you.
Dottie Walton Miner
February 4, 2010
Chris and Betsy, we are in Al. and can't be there, but we want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have wonderful memories of both your parents as neighbors and close friends.
We will miss them. Our love to you both.
Don and Josephine
February 4, 2010
We will always treasure the stories and anecdotes told at the "Y" table.
Cory, Ed and Robin Koskela
ED&JOYCE VANDERBILT
February 3, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rachael Stephens
February 3, 2010
Mr. Atkins was such a kind soul. I had the pleasure of knowing him from the YMCA. He always had that sweet smile and gentle way about him. His love for his family was so touching and I know that he is so excited to be reunited with his beautiful wife that he adored so. For that I am excited for him, but I know that I and many others will miss our friend. May God hold your family close during this sad time.
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