Don Atkins

Don Atkins, 77, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2014. He had lived in the North Georgia area for most of his life and was of the Christian faith. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict and was previously employed with Borg Textiles for more than 25 years as a mechanic. He was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan and loved playing golf. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be greatly missed by all that knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Eulala Atkins, and brother, Jimmy Atkins. Survivors include his children and spouses, Jeanice (John) Schneider of Chattanooga , Kim (Daniel) Davis and David (Kay) Atkins, all of Rossville; brother and sister-in-law, Jerry (Marilyn) Atkins of Rossville; four grandchildren, Joshua Davis, Bryan Davis, Meghan Hernandez and Kellie Pierce; seven great-grandchildren; special cousin Robert Hamby and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Brother Tommy Messer officiating. Burial will follow in the Lakewood South Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1-9 p.m. Monday and prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.