Edward-Atkins-Obituary

Edward Lee Atkins

Jackson, Michigan

1934 - 2024 (Age 89)

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89
LOCATION
Jackson, Michigan
CHARITY
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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Atkins, Edward Lee4/23/1934 - 1/10/2024Edward Atkins, of Jackson County, MI, passed away in peace on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at the Henry Ford Hospice House in Jackson after a long battle with cancer. Ed was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He was happily married to his wife...

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Dear Ginny and family, I am so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. I have fond memories of meeting Ed and your family and know that he was a much-beloved uncle by his nieces and nephews. My sincerest condolences, Erin Nelson (Tom Atkins' ex-wife)

a quite man, I enjoyed having him work for me

Condolences to Ginny, Chris, Heather and their families. Ed will be deeply missed. He was kind and willing to lend a hand. Wise and ready to share his knowledge. Humorous and eager to earn a laugh. Ed enriched my life, and Linda's, over many years of vacations at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, CO. He was kind enough to share his family (and many cabins) with us. We followed him on numerous hikes where he (or Ginny) carried a large camera and larger tripod up a mountain. We...

Ginny and family I'm so sorry for your loss. Fond memories of Ed and all the Atkins family. Barbara (Maloney) Sitar

So sorry to hear of Ed´s passing. I worked with him for several years at Gilbert/Commonwealth. He was the sweetest and kindest man. Prayers for his family.

My sincerest condolences to Ginny and family. Ed was a close friend of my husband, Neil, who passed away 16 years ago. They bowled together, had their breakfast group meetups twice weekly, and Ed also was a member of Neil´s and my wedding party back in 1965. He was a soft-spoken, warm, personable and caring man who Neil believed was the "smartest man he ever knew". He will be dearly missed by many, but there will be joy in heaven as he reunites with so many of his friends. RIP, Ed, as you...