Robert Jackson “Bob” Atkins, 92, of Front Royal, Virginia passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023 at Commonwealth Senior Living in Front Royal.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 11 AM at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 West Main Street, Front Royal with Pastor John Kenney officiating. Entombment will follow at Panorama Memorial Gardens in Waterlick, Virginia.
Mr. Atkins was born on June 10, 1931 in Flint Hill, Virginia to the late Silas and Rosie Frazier Atkins. He was also preceded in death by four siblings, Benny, Marie, Dorothy and Mary Jane. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Local 77 Operating Engineers Union, District of Columbia Chapter. He was Methodist by faith and enjoyed watching Turning Point with Dr. David Jeremiah.
Survivors include his devoted wife of 69 years, Vera Virginia “Ginny” Atkins; son, Rob Atkins (Vickie); daughter, Debbie Llewellyn (Charlie); two grandsons, Matthew Llewellyn (Molly) and Michael Llewellyn; two great grandchildren, Kinley Llewellyn and Keaton Llewellyn and numerous nieces, nephews and close family friends.
Pallbearers will be Matthew Llewellyn, Michael Llewellyn, Charlie Llewellyn, Steve Heflin, Duane Williams and Billy Kenney.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
It was such a pleasure to get to know Bob these last several months. He was giant of man with a giant kind spirit. I always left his presence feeling encouraged. Rest well in heaven my dear new friend .
Ginny we are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Bob was one of the nicest and kindest men we have known. It was a pleasure to always talk with him everyday on our walks. Rest in peace, keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers