~Allen Ray Atkins~
Allen Ray Atkins, 74, of Raleigh, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013.
Al was a loving and caring husband and father; he particularly enjoyed doting on his grandchildren. Al was an avid sports enthusiast who took great pleasure and pride in following his alma mater, Clemson University. He loved to watch his Tigers play in any athletic endeavor. He also loved the sport of golf and took many opportunities to join family and friends on the course. Al was a long-time and active member of Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church in Raleigh.
He graduated from Brevard College in 1959 and Clemson University in 1961, with a degree in Civil Engineering. He went on to serve to his country, on active duty in SE Asia, then joining the U.S. Army Reserve, serving 28 years and retiring as a Lt. Colonel. During this time he joined the Dept. of Transportation in the mid-1960's and in the early 1970's joined the Environmental Protection Agency, retiring in 2003. During his career with EPA, Al worked on many important engineering projects culminating in the design and construction of EPA's first permanent research facility in Research Triangle Park, encompassing more than 1 million square feet of laboratory space.
Survivors include his wife, two sons and grandchildren.
The funeral service was held Saturday, Aug. 10, at 1 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home, Raleigh. Burial was Monday, Aug. 12, at 1 p.m. at Newdale Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Burnsville, NC.
Allen Ray Atkins, 74, of Raleigh, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013.
Al was a loving and caring husband and father; he particularly enjoyed doting on his grandchildren. Al was an avid sports enthusiast who took great pleasure and pride in following his alma mater, Clemson University. He loved to watch his Tigers play in any athletic endeavor. He also loved the sport of golf and took many opportunities to join family and friends on the course. Al was a long-time and active member of Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church in Raleigh.
He graduated from Brevard College in 1959 and Clemson University in 1961, with a degree in Civil Engineering. He went on to serve to his country, on active duty in SE Asia, then joining the U.S. Army Reserve, serving 28 years and retiring as a Lt. Colonel. During this time he joined the Dept. of Transportation in the mid-1960's and in the early 1970's joined the Environmental Protection Agency, retiring in 2003. During his career with EPA, Al worked on many important engineering projects culminating in the design and construction of EPA's first permanent research facility in Research Triangle Park, encompassing more than 1 million square feet of laboratory space.
Survivors include his wife, two sons and grandchildren.
The funeral service was held Saturday, Aug. 10, at 1 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home, Raleigh. Burial was Monday, Aug. 12, at 1 p.m. at Newdale Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Burnsville, NC.
~Allen Ray Atkins~
Allen Ray Atkins, 74, of Raleigh, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013.
Al was a loving and caring husband and father; he particularly enjoyed doting on his grandchildren. Al was an avid sports enthusiast who took great pleasure and pride in following his alma mater, Clemson University. He loved to watch his Tigers play in any athletic endeavor. He also loved the sport of golf and took many opportunities to join family and friends on the course. Al was a long-time and active member of Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church in Raleigh.
He graduated from Brevard College in 1959 and Clemson University in 1961, with a degree in Civil Engineering. He went on to serve to his country, on active duty in SE Asia, then joining the U.S. Army Reserve, serving 28 years and retiring as a Lt. Colonel. During this time he joined the Dept. of Transportation in the mid-1960's and in the early 1970's joined the Environmental Protection Agency, retiring in 2003. During his career with EPA, Al worked on many important engineering projects culminating in the design and construction of EPA's first permanent research facility in Research Triangle Park, encompassing more than 1 million square feet of laboratory space.
Survivors include his wife, two sons and grandchildren.
The funeral service was held Saturday, Aug. 10, at 1 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home, Raleigh. Burial was Monday, Aug. 12, at 1 p.m. at Newdale Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Burnsville, NC.
Allen Ray Atkins, 74, of Raleigh, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013.
Al was a loving and caring husband and father; he particularly enjoyed doting on his grandchildren. Al was an avid sports enthusiast who took great pleasure and pride in following his alma mater, Clemson University. He loved to watch his Tigers play in any athletic endeavor. He also loved the sport of golf and took many opportunities to join family and friends on the course. Al was a long-time and active member of Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church in Raleigh.
He graduated from Brevard College in 1959 and Clemson University in 1961, with a degree in Civil Engineering. He went on to serve to his country, on active duty in SE Asia, then joining the U.S. Army Reserve, serving 28 years and retiring as a Lt. Colonel. During this time he joined the Dept. of Transportation in the mid-1960's and in the early 1970's joined the Environmental Protection Agency, retiring in 2003. During his career with EPA, Al worked on many important engineering projects culminating in the design and construction of EPA's first permanent research facility in Research Triangle Park, encompassing more than 1 million square feet of laboratory space.
Survivors include his wife, two sons and grandchildren.
The funeral service was held Saturday, Aug. 10, at 1 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home, Raleigh. Burial was Monday, Aug. 12, at 1 p.m. at Newdale Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Burnsville, NC.
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