Eugene Archie Atkins

Eugene Archie Atkins – 86
Of Echols County, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at his home. He was born on April 29, 1937 in Hahira, Georgia to the late Archie Samuel Atkins and Virginia Sadie (Harnage) Atkins. Mr. Atkins served his country in the United States Navy. He worked for 24 years at Valdosta State University in the maintenance department. He enjoyed hunting and singing gospel music with “The Kings Servants”. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Merle Carter Atkins; wife, Hazel Atkins; son, Donnie Atkins; brothers: Freddie Atkins and Harold Atkins.
Survivors include his son, Marty Atkins (Terry) of Valdosta, Georgia; grandchildren: Melissa Atkins (Russell) of Lake Park, Georgia, Eric Atkins (Amanda) of Valdosta, Georgia; three great grandchildren; sister, Betty McCowan of Valdosta, Georgia; brothers, James Atkins of Valdosta, Georgia, Billy Atkins (Teresa) of Jacksonville, Florida; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 30, 2023 in the Chapel of Music Funeral Services, Valdosta with burial to follow in Carter Cemetery, Lake Park, Georgia. The family will receive friends from 6:00PM until 8:00 PM on Friday, September 29, 2023 at the funeral home. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The Atkins family is being served by the compassionate and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.