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for Christopher Atkins
Phil and Kristan Aaron
February 4, 2009
Chris became one of our most cherished friends while attending Georgia Southern College. We will always remember his positive attitude and ability to make others smile and laugh. He had a kind soul and a unique ability to make others feel at ease. Our fun together while playing ball, hanging out at school and riding at the farm will always be cherished. He was a blessing to the Aaron family.
We are truly saddened by this loss.
Angela & Yancey Houston
February 3, 2009
We met Chris when we were at Georgia Southern, and we will always treasure that friendship. He was so kind and caring, and you definitely couldn't forget his smile. Chris shared his love of horses with us by giving us horseback rides in the country.
We are terribly saddened to hear about his passing. He will always be remembered as a true southern gentleman and good friend.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Angela & Yancey Houston
Charles Howard
July 3, 2008
Atkins family--
Keeping you in our thoughts. We here will always cherish your friendship.
Leslie Pickett Sheehan
June 26, 2008
My prayers are with both of Chris' families as you go through this difficult time. Chris' genuine good natured kindness has been evident ever since the first time we met in the second grade. That trait has served him so well in his work with horses, and it has endeared him to his friends, old and new. I will miss running into him when home for the holidays, and I will miss seeing him compete and enjoying his successes at the Futurity. I cannot think of a kinder, gentler, more genuine person than Chris. The world is a lesser place without him. He is and will be sorely missed.
Holly Arnold Rippy
June 26, 2008
My families thoughts and prayers are with you as you endure this difficult time.
Tripp Bowden
June 25, 2008
Dear Katherine, Scott and Tony,
Chris was a sensitive old soul, (an attribute that connected us from the beginning), full of life and passion and a love for all creatures great and small. It was a rare moment when he didn't have a smile on his face, and I have fond memories of many a laugh at my folks' house on Wheeler Rd in the younger days, with T-Royd, Wally Burger and the gang. I remember looking on with great admiration during the Augusta Futuritys, and it was as obvious as the smile on his face that cutting horses was his true passion. He loved it the way you are supposed to love--unconditionally and without fear of the consequences. There is no doubt I am a better person simply for having known him.
Some say Chris is in a better place. Maybe so, but the world was a pretty damn good place with him in it.
Please know y'all are in our prayers.
Love,
Tripp, Fletch, Hollymac and Arrie B
Daverin Slantis
June 25, 2008
Dear Tony and Family,
I was so sad to hear about Chris' passing. I remember when my son Dalton was about 2 or 3 and we all went to the beach. Dalton would not walk on the sand (he did not like being dirty!!!). The only person that he would let carry him around the beach was Chris. He still remembers Chris to this day, Dalton is now 17. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. He will be remembered fondly.
Truma Polin
June 25, 2008
Tony and Family,
My heart goes out to you. Chris was one of the finest young men I have ever met. He and Angie (Self) were such good friends. I still have the picture of he and Angie that was taken when they went to their Junior Prom together. I can still remember his wonderful smile and his tenderness the last time I saw him at the 2001 Augusta Futurity. My prayers and thoughts are with you. May our Lord Jesus bring you comfort and peace.
Jaclyn Munson
June 25, 2008
The Atkins and McCully families,
As a friend of the Cunningham family, I can only say that I share fond memories of Chris in the cutting pen, as a family man, and a friend. My heart goes out to you, and I pray for God's healing.
Sincerest condolences.
Andreana Harris
June 25, 2008
Tony and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bazy Brite Arnold
June 24, 2008
Dear Tony and family,
I was deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your precious son. My family and I will keep you all in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Bazy Brite Arnold
Kathy Staton
June 24, 2008
Tony and family,
we are so deeply saddened for your very unexpected loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our daughter, Ashley Staton Piquette, was so fond of Chris during their days @ Westside. May our Lord Jesus Christ hold you close and give you strength both now and in the coming weeks.
Tom and Kathy Staton
Rick & Shelly Mowery
June 24, 2008
Our family can not begin to describe the sadness and loss of such a wonderful, kind, talented, funny, caring, and very giving human being. Chris brought joy at our cutting horse ranch. We had future plans with what he enjoyed most...training cutting horses. Chris just demonstrated a 3yr. old Smart Sugar Badger Stallion for us during the Super Stakes Sale on April 18, and did such a great job...we did not sell the horse, and have future plans for this great horse. Thanks to Chris! Our prayers go out to his family...what a huge loss! We will always remember and greatly miss Chris. Rick, Shelly, and our children Sawyer, Gavin, Hayden, Sheldon Mowery, plus all the horses here at our ranch, Weatherford, Texas.
Tim & Cleo Shields
June 24, 2008
Our deepest sympathy is with you during this difficult time.
Philip Ward
June 24, 2008
Tony and Scott, I am sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Cindy Morgan
June 24, 2008
I went to Westside with Chris, I also remember his kind smile. My prayers are with his family.
Dewayne & Tonja Stamper
June 24, 2008
We heard of his death through Lycrecia's family/friends (her father was our children's high school FFA teacher). We are sad to hear of this and our prayers and thoughts are with your family at this time of need. We are also in the cutting horse business in Oklahoma. We had the opportunity to met Chris and what a wonderful man he was to us. We will miss him. Let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
Beth & Bo Evans
June 24, 2008
Tess, Tony & Katherine,
Bo and I were saddened to hear of Chris' death. We really enjoyed getting to know Tony's family at the wedding. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, family and friends.
We love you.
Charlie Bragg
June 24, 2008
I'm sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shawn Hackett
June 24, 2008
Katherine and Scott,
I'm so very sorry to learn of Chris' death. Please find comfort that many thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Michelle Gibson Starnes
June 24, 2008
Chris was a wonderful, kind-hearted man. He will be missed by many and remembered fondly by all that knew him.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Coy Watkins
June 24, 2008
To the family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I grew up with Chris and Scott and my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time.
Christy Gilmour
June 24, 2008
Dear Atkins Family,
I am terribly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Fred Cook
June 24, 2008
Tony, Our prayers are with you.
Fred Cook
fred Cook
June 24, 2008
Tony, I Have you and the family in my prayers.
Fred Cook
FRED COOK
June 24, 2008
Tony, thinking and praying for you at this time.
FRED COOk
Austin Rhodes
June 23, 2008
Our thoughts are with Chris's family during this difficult time. He is in a better place!
Harriet Maguire Eddings
June 23, 2008
Dear Atkins Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I will remember Chris' kind-hearted spirit. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Julie Fuller
June 23, 2008
Tony and family,You all are in my thoughts and deep prayers at this time. George and I are so sorry for your pain and loss.
Julie and George Fuller
Angie Self Nelson
June 23, 2008
Dear Tony, Scott and Katherine:
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Chris was truly one of my favorite people in the world. He was one of the most good-natured people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Memories of the times I spent with him and his endearing smile will remain with me forever.
You will all be in my prayers in this time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Angie (Self) Nelson
Terri & Wayne Parker
June 23, 2008
Dear Tony, Tess, Katherine, Greig and Scott,
We are so very sorry for your loss, and want you to know that you are in our prayers now and in the days to come. We didn't know Chris, but have heard wonderful things from everyone who did - it sounds like he was very special. We hope your memories, and the love of God, family and friends will comfort you all.
Julie Rooks Phelan
June 23, 2008
I dearly loved Chris! He was so sweet, kind and shy.We had fun times at First Baptist Church. He was one of my absolute favorite people growing up in Augusta. My prayers are with you all.
Sandie Fleming
June 23, 2008
Scott,
I am very sorry for the loss of your brother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Melinda McDonald
June 22, 2008
Dear Tony, Kat, Greig and Scott,
Greg, Annie Laurie, Kevin and I were so deeply saddened to hear of Chris's passing. We have so many fond memories of the fun times we had with him while he resided in our area. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeania Howard
June 22, 2008
My son, Patrick Walsh, and I share our sorrow with the family of Chris. Not only was he blessed with beauty, he had a dear heart filled with absolute goodness and kindness. He is greatly missed.
Sincerely,
Patrick Walsh and Mom, Jeania
Amanda Edmunds-Wicklum
June 22, 2008
To the Family of Chris Atkins: As a fellow Westside classmate of Chris', I was very saddened by his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. As we continue to reunite as the Class of 1986, his memory we will cherish.
Cheryl Fouche
June 22, 2008
I'm so sorry for your loss.Chris was always so nice and had such a sweet smile. I know he will be greatly missed. Your family is my thoughts and prayers.
Julie Moore
June 22, 2008
Tony,
I just received a call from Melinda McDonald. Words cannot express how sorry and sad that I am. I always look back fondly of our fun times with the cuttings and the whole gang in Richmond, Va. My prayers are with you and the entire family.
Julie Moore (White)
Paige Jefferson Caffrey
June 22, 2008
I am so very sorry and shocked to hear of this tragedy. My prayers are with your family. God Bless.
Dianne Burnside
June 22, 2008
Tony -
It was with sadness that I read of Cris' death. I remember him as a little boy. My sympathy and prayers are with you, Catherine and his wife and daughter.
Ann & Bill Davis
June 21, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Ashley Staton Piquette
June 21, 2008
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Chris' death, and my prayers are with his wife, daughter and the rest of his family. Chris was always such a truly nice guy, and though we haven't been in touch since high school, I'll always consider him a dear friend. With love and sympathy,
Margaret Poteet
June 21, 2008
I will always remember Chris as very kind and considerate friend. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
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