Charles E. "Sonny" Atkins, 75, of Inman, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2008 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, Spartanburg, South Carolina, after a long illness.
Mr. Atkins was born in Gramling, South Carolina, on January 23, 1933, the son Echo Atkins (1901-1974) and Glenna (Jackson) Atkins (1905-1947) and was the husband of Lula Mae (Blackwell) Atkins.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Charlene Lane and husband David, Ann Friend and husband Charles; one son, Tommy Atkins and wife Sheila; one sister, Betty Barnwell Hook; uncle, Yates Jackson; and four grandchildren. A special thanks to Cathy Pilgrim for her loving care.
He was a graduate of Clemson University, retired from Durand/Wayland Co. and worked as a spray machine dealer after his retirement.
Mr. Atkins was a member of Gramling United Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held 3:00 p.m. at Gramling United Methodist Church, Gramling, South Carolina, on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 with Rev. David Caughman and Rev. Donnan Lawson officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
The family received friends 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at Gramling United Methodist Church Social Hall prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions could be made to Gramling United Methodist Church, Post Office Box 58, Gramling, South Carolina 29348.
Charles E. "Sonny" Atkins, 75, of Inman, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2008 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, Spartanburg, South Carolina, after a long illness.
Mr. Atkins was born in Gramling, South Carolina, on January 23, 1933, the son Echo Atkins (1901-1974) and Glenna (Jackson) Atkins (1905-1947) and was the husband of Lula Mae (Blackwell) Atkins.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Charlene Lane and husband David, Ann Friend and husband Charles; one son, Tommy Atkins and wife Sheila; one sister, Betty Barnwell Hook; uncle, Yates Jackson; and four grandchildren. A special thanks to Cathy Pilgrim for her loving care.
He was a graduate of Clemson University, retired from Durand/Wayland Co. and worked as a spray machine dealer after his retirement.
Mr. Atkins was a member of Gramling United Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held 3:00 p.m. at Gramling United Methodist Church, Gramling, South Carolina, on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 with Rev. David Caughman and Rev. Donnan Lawson officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
The family received friends 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at Gramling United Methodist Church Social Hall prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions could be made to Gramling United Methodist Church, Post Office Box 58, Gramling, South Carolina 29348.
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