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Phillip Payne Atkins
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Nov. 23, 2025
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Fredericksburg
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Phillip Payne Atkins, born, July 24, 1959, in Fredericksburg, Va., passed away, November 14, 2025.
Phillip, known as "Phil" to most, grew up in Stafford, Va., and graduated from James Monroe High School in 1977. After high school, Phillip attended the University of Richmond, graduating in 1981 with a BA degree in Economics, where he was an active member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He returned to Fredericksburg and learned his trade in construction working with his uncle, Jesse B. Atkins (deceased). He formed his own construction company, Phillip P. Atkins Construction Co, Inc., beginning a career that spanned over 40 years building residential and commercial projects throughout the Fredericksburg area.
Phillip remained active throughout his life, finding joy in many pursuits. He played racquetball in college, became a lifelong tennis player, skier, and most recently enjoyed the sport of pickleball. Phillip loved spending time at the river on the water, fishing, working on his boat, and traveling. Most of all, Phillip cherished time with his family and friends and was loved by many.
Phillip is survived by his wife of 31 years, Kathleen O'Toole Atkins; a daughter, MacKenzie Atkins Pope and her husband, Darren K. Pope; grandson, Rudy Phillip Pope of Fredericksburg; a son, William Phillip Atkins and his wife, Abigail L. Atkins of Virginia Beach, Va.; a brother, John W. Atkins, III; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and colleagues.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John W. Atkins, Jr. and Phyllis L. Atkins.
Please join Phillip's family for a visitation that will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Fredericksburg. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 24, 2025, at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Internment will directly follow at Oak Hill Cemetery for family members.
Visit foundandsons.com for more information and to express your online condolences to the family.
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