Photo courtesy of John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home & Crematory
Salem, Virginia
Sep 25, 1941 – Feb 3, 2011
Ray Atkins, age 69 of Salem, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2011. He was born on September 25, 1941 to the late Willard Jackson Atkins, & Grace Gantt Atkins. He was a faithful and active member of Our Lady Of Nazareth Catholic Church, and a previous member of The Knights of Columbus. He...
Read MoreWell another year has passed (14) since my neighbor and friend Ray left this world. I think of Ray, Willard, Grace, Brenda often. Please accept my condolences for the Atkins family . I miss all of you from the old neighborhood !
Tom Harper
February 01, 2025 | Mechanicsville, VA
Kathy and family, It’s been 45 years since my Dad, your brother, passed away. Can’t believe it! Still think of Ray every year on our wedding anniversary as he did our reception ! Hoping my youngest, Lauren, will get married this year, if the Governo4 will allow. Love, Kim Kennedy
January 29, 2021
To Kathy and family, it’s been ten years since Ray passed . Since then my Mom,Catherine passed in 2015 and dad in 2018 ! Ray, Grace, Brenda, Willard were my mothers favorite in the neighborhood ! I often think of them when I was young ! Please know I will never forget the times we shared back then! Hope this message finds you well ! God bless You and your family !
Tommy Harper
January 29, 2021 | Richmond, VA | Neighbor
Dear Kathy and Family,
We just heard about Ray and wish to extend our condolences to all of you.
The last time we spoke was at Grace Marie's service. Please know that old friends in Richmond will never forget you and will keep you in our prayers.
Tommy Harper, Catherine, Cecil
Tommy Harper
February 14, 2011 | Richmond, VA
Dear Kathy and Family,
We just heard about Ray and we are deeply saddened to hear our Friend of many years, who worked so hard for All Saints Church and our George Brenet Council. Alma and I have been talking about all the good times we all shared together Kathy. Our prayers and thoughts go with you and the family.
Larry/Alma Hart
February 11, 2011 | Vero Beach, FL
Ray was always one of my favorite people to work with because he was always smiling and so pleasant and charming. When my father was sick Ray would even come to the hospital to visit him and let Dad know he was thinking about him. Ray was a remarkable man who will be sorely missed. Our deepest sympathy. Joy and Lynn Gunnoe
February 07, 2011
Kathy, Mark, Kirk and Kelly,
So sorry to hear about Ray, but, I know there will be a party when he and my Dad, Sonny, will be together! Please let us know if you need anything,
Love, Kim, Bryan, Lindsey and Lauren
Kim Kennedy
February 07, 2011 | Glen Allen, VA
Ray,
You were a person that loved life and most of all loved your family. You always had a smile on your face and you had the best personality of anyone that I have known. I will always remember working with you at Valleydale and the good times we had on trips and the get together's at the cabin. You were the life of the party and I'm sure that will never change. The good lord has received alot of great people in the last year. Keep the party going Ray!!
Roni Arven
February 06, 2011 | Roanoke, VA
Kathy and family I am so sorry to hear about Ray he was such a great person I will never forget his wonderful smile and his great sense of humor May God be with you today and all the days ahead in this difficut time--you are in my prayers
Peggy Dickerson
February 06, 2011 | Salem