ATKINS
Inman, SC
Mr. Charles E. "Sonny" Atkins
Mr. Charles E. "Sonny" Atkins, 75, of 5601 New Cut Road Inman passed away Sunday, June 1st, 2008 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, after a long illness.
Mr. Atkins was born in Gramling, SC on January 23, 1933, the son of the late Eco and Glenna (Jackson) Atkins and was the husband of Lula Mae (Blackwell) Atkins.
In addition to his wife he is survived by two daughters: Charlene Lane and husband David of Inman, Ann Friend and husband Charles of Atlanta, one son: Tommy Atkins and wife Sheila of Inman, one sister: Betty Barnwell Hook of Gramling, uncle: Yates Jackson of Inman and 4 grandchildren. A special thanks to Cathy Pilgrim for her loving care.
He was a graduate of Clemson University, retired from Durand/Wayland Co and worked as a spray machine dealer after his retirement.
Mr. Atkins was a member of Gramling United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held at Gramling United Methodist Church, Gramling, SC, at 3 :00 PM on Tuesday, June 3rd, with Rev. David Caughman and Rev. Donnan Lawson officiating.
Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
The family is at the home and will receive friends Tuesday 2-3 PM at Gramling United Methodist Church Social Hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gramling United Methodist Church, PO Box 58, Gramling, SC 29348.
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