Gary Steven Atkins

Gary Steven Atkins obituary, Maynardville, TN

Gary Steven Atkins

Gary Atkins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary - Maynardville on Apr. 6, 2025.

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Gary Steven Atkins-age 75 of Luttrell passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025 at his home after a brief battle with cancer. He was a member of New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church and a retired automobile mechanic. Gary was a veteran of the U. S. Army. Preceded in death by parents, Newell Edward Atkins and Mildred (Bailey) Atkins Jones. Grandsons, Tyler Atkins and Matthew Atkins; nephew, Donnie Atkins.
Survivors: wife of 55 years, Phyllis Simmons Atkins; two sons, Christopher Atkins and Jason Atkins; granddaughter, Gracie Nankervis; brother, Gil Atkins; nephew, Nathan Atkins.
At Gary's request, he will be cremated and no services are planned at this time. Gary asks his friends and family to remember him as he was. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.

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