Henry Atkins, 91, passed away at 7:30 AM on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Baptist Health in Paducah.
Mr. Atkins was a Retired Carpenter, Veteran of the Army during the Korean War, a member of Edmundson Road Baptist Church of St. Louis, MO., a 60-year member of The International Brotherhood of Carpenters.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Beverly Jo (Horner) Atkins; one son, Barry Horner Atkins and wife Beth of Springfield, MO, one daughter, Becky Ann (Atkins) Henson and husband Tandy of Symsonia; one brother, Art Atkins of St. Louis, MO; 6 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by father, Arthur Oliver Atkins Sr.; mother, Emma Jane Walls Atkins; 4 brothers; 2 sisters; one grandson, Seth Atkins.
A private family graveside service will be held at Henson Cemetery with Rev. Rick Miller officiating.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions made to Henson Cemetery, C/O Tom Henson, 11763 St. Rt. 131, Symsonia, KY 42082 or The Gideons International Paducah South Camp, PO Box 3232, Paducah, KY 42002-3232.
You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle online at www.hughesfuneral.com.