Richard Earnest Atkins Jr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard Earnest Atkins Jr. of Elliston, Virginia, born in Roanoke, Virginia, who passed away on August 1, 2024, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Earnest Atkins Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Richard Earnest's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that his spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard E. Atkins Sr. and Helen Proffitt Atkins. He is survived by: his wife Maria Banon Atkins; his children, Tommy and Melissa Atkins; his grandchildren, Jeremy Atkins, Braelyn Whitelock and Ethan Whitelock; his sister Shirley Hartman; and his niece Debbie Surdoval.
