Donald Franklin Atkins age 86 passed away on Friday July 22nd. He was a devoted father and grandfather, a hardworking man that loved his family, friends, and his dog Pearl.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Conda and Helen Atkins, brother; CL Atkins, sisters; Jerry Malone, and Hazel Hughes; sister-in-law Sue Atkins, nieces and nephews; Suella Malone, Linda Cooper, and Sam Hughes.

Survivors include brothers; Rudolph Atkins and Alvin and Sheila Atkins, sister; Imogene (Jim) Atkins, daughter; Leanne (Rick) Hooper, grandsons; Tommy and Richard Earl Hooper, and several nieces and nephews. A special thank you to nephew Reverend Jimmy Malone.

Friends and family may call at their convenience on Tuesday July 25th at Miller Funeral Home from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday July 26th at 11:00 am at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, with Reverend Jimmy Malone officiating. www.millerfuneralhome.org. (865) 982-6041.