Jimmie David Atkins, age 85, of Blue Ridge, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017. He was born on October 16, 1932 in Bonifay, FL to the late Curtis and Nellie Sapp Atkins. He graduated from Florida State University and worked as an IT Manager for International Paper. He attended First Baptist Church of Blairsville. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Pam Carroll; and sister, Louise Zalk.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Carolyn Williams Atkins of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Ronda and Mike Hoover of Mineral Bluff; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and a brother and sister in law, Dwayne and Mildred Atkins of Sanford, NC.
Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, October 30, 2017, at 11:00 am from the Chapel of Akins Funeral Home with Dr. Fred Lodge officiating. Interment will follow in the Crestlawn Cemetery. The family will visit with friends at the funeral home on Monday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is in charge of the arrangements.
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