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Douglas Atkins Obituary

GASTONIA - Douglas Leon Atkins, 72, passed away on April 24, 2016, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Douglas was born in Gaston County on Aug. 9, 1943, to the late Hoyte and Myrtle Atkins.

Visitation for family and friends will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, at Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home.

A celebration of life service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, at Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home.

Interment will be at Gaston Memorial Park with the releasing of the doves.

Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com.

Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia 704-864-5144 is serving the family.

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Published by Gaston Gazette on Apr. 27, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Douglas Atkins

23 Entries

Richard Atkins

February 8, 2017

So dad I have let you down agen I am a mess up I let you down I don't know what to to

May 5, 2016

Vickie & Sierra,
We just found out yesterday that PawPaw had gone to heaven. I am so sorry. He was the most precious man! We have so many wonderful memories of the McAdenville Dolphin years and you all are a part of them all. Our love goes out at this sad time, but know that Doug touched so many lives and left joy everywhere he went.
the Bradshaw family (Rick, Melanie, Ian & Beren).

chastity Featherstone

April 29, 2016

So sorry for your loss i will miss seeing him riding up and down our road y'all are the best neighbors

DEBBIE HAWLEY

April 29, 2016

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY. I WORKED WITH DOUG AT PHARR YARNS.

Verna Smith

April 27, 2016

Vickie, I am so sorry for your loss and am thinking of you at this difficult time and wishing you comfort and peace.

April 27, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Doug grew up with my late husband,Jimmy Merrill, and your son,I think it was Scott played ORANGEMAN football with one of my sons. I just wanted you to know your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Doug was a great guy. Sheila Merrill and family

Anna & Sylvia Grady

April 27, 2016

You were quite the character, your humor will be missed and I'm sending positive vibes to all of you. Anna Mom says God Bless you all.

jennifer hill

April 27, 2016

Sorry for your loss. He will be missed dearly. He was a great man to my little girl. RIP Doug

Faye Atkins Haynes

April 26, 2016

So sorry Vicki, I know its going to be hard , just trust in the Lord , Praying for you and your family .

Pat Henderson

April 26, 2016

So sorry to hear about Doug. He was always a very happy, friendly man. I had the pleasure of working with him at Pharr Yarns. May he rest in peace. God be with the family.

Roma Harmon

April 26, 2016

Sorry for your loss.

Lori Farmer

April 26, 2016

I loved when my son Trey was playing Baseball and Papaw was a true Ashbrook fan but he would pull for Hunter Huss when Trey was playing on the team. He would watch Trey play for American Legion Post 23. Oh and don't forget those Tarheels!!!

April 26, 2016

Sorry to the wife and children for the loss of you husband and father, also to the grands!
Sincerely, Roma Harmon Anthony

Barbara Shook

April 26, 2016

Wow, so hard to believe what it's going to be like without this funny, crazy, wonderful man. He was always such a bright light to my days at work @ Pharr. Such a great man and I know all of his family is going to miss him. You are all in my prayers.

Ollie Roland

April 26, 2016

To Vickie and Family;
Am Sorry To hear about Doug, He was always a good friend to me. I can remember when we were all growing up together. he would tease me but I knew he was my Friend.and when got to going with you I told him he had a real sweet person in you.And he better Marry you.I think I was right. God will give you peace and help you if you let him.Just remember you are not alone in this.you have Friends who Love you.your old Friend Ollie Dianne Roland

BARBARA King

April 25, 2016

I did know him but I am sorry for the loss will pray for family

Penny Hamrick

April 25, 2016

Doug a great wonderful man I knew for only a short time always greeted me with love and kindness. Rest In Peace my friend

sissy sigmon

April 25, 2016

So sorry for your loss ,my prayers are with you and your family

Tammy Dellinger

April 25, 2016

I first met Doug when working at Pharr Yarns then caught up with him again during my daughters years with the McAdenville dolphins. I don't think he ever met a stranger and always brought a smile to everyone he met. I'm glad to have known him and his legacy was the many friends and smiles he shared. RIP Doug and prayers for his family.

Marcella Weathers

April 25, 2016

You will be missed paw paw. !!!! Love and prayers always !!!!

Becky Haney

April 25, 2016

Doug was such a great man I don't think he never meet a stranger He was my neighbor through all my child hood years I know he loved his family with all his heart every time I would see him about all he could talk about was his grand kids I have never though of him or Vicky as a friend because they have always been like family to me RIP Doug you will be missed by many

Penny & James Swanson Jr..

April 25, 2016

Sorry for the loss..
Doug was an Awesome man..
He will be Loved n Missed dearly...
Prayers for you all..

Jennifer & Chris Crawford, Hester

April 25, 2016

Sierra & Family
We would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family. Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories give you peace and comfort. Love you!!

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