Anthony Atkins, 51, passed away Sept. 6, 2007 in Dallas. He was born Nov. 1, 1955 in Dallas to Billy and Nina Atkins and had retired from the Texas Dept. of Transportation where he worked as a highway engineer. Anthony was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the Dallas Mavericks so much so, that he had the Cowboys logo designed on his truck. Music was a passion with him and Anthony was an accomplished soloist, composer and instrumentalist. Always a proud single father, he played a very active role in his children's sports endeavors throughout their lifetimes. Anthony was also very involved in the community and recently, he was the announcer for the Seagoville Youth Association. He was preceded in death by his father Billy Atkins in 2006. Anthony is survived by his wife, Edyth Atkins; children: Natalie Atkins, Hayley Atkins, Tony Atkins, Jr., Joshua Atkins, Sean Schenkel, and Lydia Swanson; grandchildren: Caden Herron, Ethan Whittiker, Braden Whittiker, Lyric Hollingsworth, Emma Grace, and Mia Jade Bowen; mother, Nina Atkins as well as several other extended family and friends that love him and will miss him dearly. Funeral services were Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, at Roselawn Funeral Home with Brother Jimmy Nutt officiating. Interment was Monday, Sept. 10, 2007 at Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation was Saturday, September 8, 2007, from 5-7pm, at the funeral home.
Anthony Atkins, 51, passed away Sept. 6, 2007 in Dallas. He was born Nov. 1, 1955 in Dallas to Billy and Nina Atkins and had retired from the Texas Dept. of Transportation where he worked as a highway engineer. Anthony was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the Dallas Mavericks so much so, that he had the Cowboys logo designed on his truck. Music was a passion with him and Anthony was an accomplished soloist, composer and instrumentalist. Always a proud single father, he played a very active role in his children's sports endeavors throughout their lifetimes. Anthony was also very involved in the community and recently, he was the announcer for the Seagoville Youth Association. He was preceded in death by his father Billy Atkins in 2006. Anthony is survived by his wife, Edyth Atkins; children: Natalie Atkins, Hayley Atkins, Tony Atkins, Jr., Joshua Atkins, Sean Schenkel, and Lydia Swanson; grandchildren: Caden Herron, Ethan Whittiker, Braden Whittiker, Lyric Hollingsworth, Emma Grace, and Mia Jade Bowen; mother, Nina Atkins as well as several other extended family and friends that love him and will miss him dearly. Funeral services were Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, at Roselawn Funeral Home with Brother Jimmy Nutt officiating. Interment was Monday, Sept. 10, 2007 at Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation was Saturday, September 8, 2007, from 5-7pm, at the funeral home.
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