Mark Wade Atkins, age 59, of Cedar Park, Texas, passed away on March 30, 2023.
Mark came into the world on November 21, 1963, in Big Spring Texas, to Ted Roy and Nelda Faye (Welch) Atkins, with siblings Sharon, Diana, and Sandra.
Mark graduated from Jack C. Hayes High School in May 1982.
Upon graduating, from High School, Mark enlisted to the service of the United States Air Force. After a year of service, Mark separated from the Air Force to pursue another career.
Mark graduated from Southwest Texas Law Enforcement Academy, receiving his Peace Officer Commission on September 1, 1983, joining the Texas Capitol Police family and the Capitol Police Honor Guard. Mark transitioned to the Texas Department of Public Safety in September 1991.
Mark promoted to Corporal in December 1993, became a Firearms Instructor in May 1994, and a Master Peace Officer in June 2005.
Mark retired in April 2013, having received many outstanding Law Enforcement Certifications during his 30 year career.
After retirement, Mark became a Special Ranger in June 2013.
To his nephews who had the opportunity to receive some of Uncle Mark's "driving lessons," he really did receive many Safe Driver Awards.
Mark had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed playing practical jokes on his coworkers.
He loved a good nap…on break of course.
Mark and Peggy met on a blind date and were later married in Hye, Texas. His friends would ask him when he was going to get married and Mark's response was "the 12th of Never", but changed his mind on the 12th of November 1993. Mark and Peggy have been married for 29 years.
Mark had one beautiful daughter, Laura Christine who has preceded him in death, forever breaking his heart. A beautiful young woman who will always be loved and missed.
Mark enjoyed hunting in his younger days, playing racket ball, taking his boat out on the lake, boxing, classic sitcoms, Grandma Howard's pecan pie, beef jerky from Dutchman's and an ice cold Budweiser from the 87 Ice Box.
Mark is survived by his wife Peggy, sister Diana Beard (David), and brother-in-law Paul Green; nieces Leila Little (Robert), Kendra Krebs (Bobby), and Sarah Bradt; nephews, Zack Green, Benjamin Reed, Mitchell Catlett, and Andrew Bradt; Aunt Margie Campbell, Aunt Midge Hart, and Uncle Daniel Pitts.
Mark is proceeded in death by his parents, Ted and Nelda Atkins, sister Sandra Green, sister Sharon Bradt, daughter Laura, Uncle Eddie, Uncle JD, Granddad and Grandma Welch, Grandma Howard and Granddad Atkins, and his best buddy Raully.
Mark worked hard, played hard, laughed contagiously, and loved deeply.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Life Celebration at Beck's Funeral Home on Thursday, April 13, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Songbird
For you there'll be no more crying
For you the Sun will be shining
And I feel that when I'm with you
It's alright, I know it's right
To you, I'll give the world
To you, I'll never be cold
'Cause I feel that when I'm with you
It's alright, I know it's right
And the songbirds are singing
Like they know the score
And I love you, I love you, I love you
Like never before
And I wish you all the love in the world
But most of all, I wish it from myself
And the songbirds keep singing
Like they know the score
And I love you, I love you, I love you
Like never before
Like never before
Like never before
Those We Love
Those we love don't go away;
They walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard but always near.
Sill loved, still missed, and very dear.
Wishing us hope in the midst of sorrow,
Offering comfort in the midst of pain, both today and tomorrow.
Remember Me
To the living, I am gone,
To the sorrowful, I will never return,
To the angry, I was cheated,
But to the happy, I am at peace,
And to the faithful, I have never left.
I cannot speak, but I can listen.
I cannot be seen, but I can be heard.
So as you stand upon a shore gazing at a beautiful sea,
As you look upon a flower and admire its simplicity,
Remember me.
Remember me in your heart:
Your thoughts, and your memories,
Of the times we loved,
The times we cried,
The times we fought,
The times we laughed.
For if you always think of me, I will never have gone.
Mark came into the world on November 21, 1963, in Big Spring Texas, to Ted Roy and Nelda Faye (Welch) Atkins, with siblings Sharon, Diana, and Sandra.
Mark graduated from Jack C. Hayes High School in May 1982.
Upon graduating, from High School, Mark enlisted to the service of the United States Air Force. After a year of service, Mark separated from the Air Force to pursue another career.
Mark graduated from Southwest Texas Law Enforcement Academy, receiving his Peace Officer Commission on September 1, 1983, joining the Texas Capitol Police family and the Capitol Police Honor Guard. Mark transitioned to the Texas Department of Public Safety in September 1991.
Mark promoted to Corporal in December 1993, became a Firearms Instructor in May 1994, and a Master Peace Officer in June 2005.
Mark retired in April 2013, having received many outstanding Law Enforcement Certifications during his 30 year career.
After retirement, Mark became a Special Ranger in June 2013.
To his nephews who had the opportunity to receive some of Uncle Mark's "driving lessons," he really did receive many Safe Driver Awards.
Mark had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed playing practical jokes on his coworkers.
He loved a good nap…on break of course.
Mark and Peggy met on a blind date and were later married in Hye, Texas. His friends would ask him when he was going to get married and Mark's response was "the 12th of Never", but changed his mind on the 12th of November 1993. Mark and Peggy have been married for 29 years.
Mark had one beautiful daughter, Laura Christine who has preceded him in death, forever breaking his heart. A beautiful young woman who will always be loved and missed.
Mark enjoyed hunting in his younger days, playing racket ball, taking his boat out on the lake, boxing, classic sitcoms, Grandma Howard's pecan pie, beef jerky from Dutchman's and an ice cold Budweiser from the 87 Ice Box.
Mark is survived by his wife Peggy, sister Diana Beard (David), and brother-in-law Paul Green; nieces Leila Little (Robert), Kendra Krebs (Bobby), and Sarah Bradt; nephews, Zack Green, Benjamin Reed, Mitchell Catlett, and Andrew Bradt; Aunt Margie Campbell, Aunt Midge Hart, and Uncle Daniel Pitts.
Mark is proceeded in death by his parents, Ted and Nelda Atkins, sister Sandra Green, sister Sharon Bradt, daughter Laura, Uncle Eddie, Uncle JD, Granddad and Grandma Welch, Grandma Howard and Granddad Atkins, and his best buddy Raully.
Mark worked hard, played hard, laughed contagiously, and loved deeply.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Life Celebration at Beck's Funeral Home on Thursday, April 13, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Songbird
For you there'll be no more crying
For you the Sun will be shining
And I feel that when I'm with you
It's alright, I know it's right
To you, I'll give the world
To you, I'll never be cold
'Cause I feel that when I'm with you
It's alright, I know it's right
And the songbirds are singing
Like they know the score
And I love you, I love you, I love you
Like never before
And I wish you all the love in the world
But most of all, I wish it from myself
And the songbirds keep singing
Like they know the score
And I love you, I love you, I love you
Like never before
Like never before
Like never before
Those We Love
Those we love don't go away;
They walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard but always near.
Sill loved, still missed, and very dear.
Wishing us hope in the midst of sorrow,
Offering comfort in the midst of pain, both today and tomorrow.
Remember Me
To the living, I am gone,
To the sorrowful, I will never return,
To the angry, I was cheated,
But to the happy, I am at peace,
And to the faithful, I have never left.
I cannot speak, but I can listen.
I cannot be seen, but I can be heard.
So as you stand upon a shore gazing at a beautiful sea,
As you look upon a flower and admire its simplicity,
Remember me.
Remember me in your heart:
Your thoughts, and your memories,
Of the times we loved,
The times we cried,
The times we fought,
The times we laughed.
For if you always think of me, I will never have gone.
Mark Wade Atkins, age 59, of Cedar Park, Texas, passed away on March 30, 2023.
Mark came into the world on November 21, 1963, in Big Spring Texas, to Ted Roy and Nelda Faye (Welch) Atkins, with siblings Sharon, Diana, and Sandra.
Mark graduated from Jack C. Hayes High School in May 1982.
Upon graduating, from High School, Mark enlisted to the service of the United States Air Force. After a year of service, Mark separated from the Air Force to pursue another career.
Mark graduated from Southwest Texas Law Enforcement Academy, receiving his Peace Officer Commission on September 1, 1983, joining the Texas Capitol Police family and the Capitol Police Honor Guard. Mark transitioned to the Texas Department of Public Safety in September 1991.
Mark promoted to Corporal in December 1993, became a Firearms Instructor in May 1994, and a Master Peace Officer in June 2005.
Mark retired in April 2013, having received many outstanding Law Enforcement Certifications during his 30 year career.
After retirement, Mark became a Special Ranger in June 2013.
To his nephews who had the opportunity to receive some of Uncle Mark's "driving lessons," he really did receive many Safe Driver Awards.
Mark had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed playing practical jokes on his coworkers.
He loved a good nap…on break of course.
Mark and Peggy met on a blind date and were later married in Hye, Texas. His friends would ask him when he was going to get married and Mark's response was "the 12th of Never", but changed his mind on the 12th of November 1993. Mark and Peggy have been married for 29 years.
Mark had one beautiful daughter, Laura Christine who has preceded him in death, forever breaking his heart. A beautiful young woman who will always be loved and missed.
Mark enjoyed hunting in his younger days, playing racket ball, taking his boat out on the lake, boxing, classic sitcoms, Grandma Howard's pecan pie, beef jerky from Dutchman's and an ice cold Budweiser from the 87 Ice Box.
Mark is survived by his wife Peggy, sister Diana Beard (David), and brother-in-law Paul Green; nieces Leila Little (Robert), Kendra Krebs (Bobby), and Sarah Bradt; nephews, Zack Green, Benjamin Reed, Mitchell Catlett, and Andrew Bradt; Aunt Margie Campbell, Aunt Midge Hart, and Uncle Daniel Pitts.
Mark is proceeded in death by his parents, Ted and Nelda Atkins, sister Sandra Green, sister Sharon Bradt, daughter Laura, Uncle Eddie, Uncle JD, Granddad and Grandma Welch, Grandma Howard and Granddad Atkins, and his best buddy Raully.
Mark worked hard, played hard, laughed contagiously, and loved deeply.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Life Celebration at Beck's Funeral Home on Thursday, April 13, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Songbird
For you there'll be no more crying
For you the Sun will be shining
And I feel that when I'm with you
It's alright, I know it's right
To you, I'll give the world
To you, I'll never be cold
'Cause I feel that when I'm with you
It's alright, I know it's right
And the songbirds are singing
Like they know the score
And I love you, I love you, I love you
Like never before
And I wish you all the love in the world
But most of all, I wish it from myself
And the songbirds keep singing
Like they know the score
And I love you, I love you, I love you
Like never before
Like never before
Like never before
Those We Love
Those we love don't go away;
They walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard but always near.
Sill loved, still missed, and very dear.
Wishing us hope in the midst of sorrow,
Offering comfort in the midst of pain, both today and tomorrow.
Remember Me
To the living, I am gone,
To the sorrowful, I will never return,
To the angry, I was cheated,
But to the happy, I am at peace,
And to the faithful, I have never left.
I cannot speak, but I can listen.
I cannot be seen, but I can be heard.
So as you stand upon a shore gazing at a beautiful sea,
As you look upon a flower and admire its simplicity,
Remember me.
Remember me in your heart:
Your thoughts, and your memories,
Of the times we loved,
The times we cried,
The times we fought,
The times we laughed.
For if you always think of me, I will never have gone.
Mark came into the world on November 21, 1963, in Big Spring Texas, to Ted Roy and Nelda Faye (Welch) Atkins, with siblings Sharon, Diana, and Sandra.
Mark graduated from Jack C. Hayes High School in May 1982.
Upon graduating, from High School, Mark enlisted to the service of the United States Air Force. After a year of service, Mark separated from the Air Force to pursue another career.
Mark graduated from Southwest Texas Law Enforcement Academy, receiving his Peace Officer Commission on September 1, 1983, joining the Texas Capitol Police family and the Capitol Police Honor Guard. Mark transitioned to the Texas Department of Public Safety in September 1991.
Mark promoted to Corporal in December 1993, became a Firearms Instructor in May 1994, and a Master Peace Officer in June 2005.
Mark retired in April 2013, having received many outstanding Law Enforcement Certifications during his 30 year career.
After retirement, Mark became a Special Ranger in June 2013.
To his nephews who had the opportunity to receive some of Uncle Mark's "driving lessons," he really did receive many Safe Driver Awards.
Mark had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed playing practical jokes on his coworkers.
He loved a good nap…on break of course.
Mark and Peggy met on a blind date and were later married in Hye, Texas. His friends would ask him when he was going to get married and Mark's response was "the 12th of Never", but changed his mind on the 12th of November 1993. Mark and Peggy have been married for 29 years.
Mark had one beautiful daughter, Laura Christine who has preceded him in death, forever breaking his heart. A beautiful young woman who will always be loved and missed.
Mark enjoyed hunting in his younger days, playing racket ball, taking his boat out on the lake, boxing, classic sitcoms, Grandma Howard's pecan pie, beef jerky from Dutchman's and an ice cold Budweiser from the 87 Ice Box.
Mark is survived by his wife Peggy, sister Diana Beard (David), and brother-in-law Paul Green; nieces Leila Little (Robert), Kendra Krebs (Bobby), and Sarah Bradt; nephews, Zack Green, Benjamin Reed, Mitchell Catlett, and Andrew Bradt; Aunt Margie Campbell, Aunt Midge Hart, and Uncle Daniel Pitts.
Mark is proceeded in death by his parents, Ted and Nelda Atkins, sister Sandra Green, sister Sharon Bradt, daughter Laura, Uncle Eddie, Uncle JD, Granddad and Grandma Welch, Grandma Howard and Granddad Atkins, and his best buddy Raully.
Mark worked hard, played hard, laughed contagiously, and loved deeply.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Life Celebration at Beck's Funeral Home on Thursday, April 13, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Songbird
For you there'll be no more crying
For you the Sun will be shining
And I feel that when I'm with you
It's alright, I know it's right
To you, I'll give the world
To you, I'll never be cold
'Cause I feel that when I'm with you
It's alright, I know it's right
And the songbirds are singing
Like they know the score
And I love you, I love you, I love you
Like never before
And I wish you all the love in the world
But most of all, I wish it from myself
And the songbirds keep singing
Like they know the score
And I love you, I love you, I love you
Like never before
Like never before
Like never before
Those We Love
Those we love don't go away;
They walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard but always near.
Sill loved, still missed, and very dear.
Wishing us hope in the midst of sorrow,
Offering comfort in the midst of pain, both today and tomorrow.
Remember Me
To the living, I am gone,
To the sorrowful, I will never return,
To the angry, I was cheated,
But to the happy, I am at peace,
And to the faithful, I have never left.
I cannot speak, but I can listen.
I cannot be seen, but I can be heard.
So as you stand upon a shore gazing at a beautiful sea,
As you look upon a flower and admire its simplicity,
Remember me.
Remember me in your heart:
Your thoughts, and your memories,
Of the times we loved,
The times we cried,
The times we fought,
The times we laughed.
For if you always think of me, I will never have gone.
