Mr. Jerry B. Atkins, 73, of Murray, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray.
Mr. Atkins was born on January 15, 1945 in Murray to the late Brent and Euple Colson Atkins. Jerry was a fireman for Murray Fire Department for 10 years. He retired from his own business, Jerry Atkins & Associates. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and his hobbies included making musical instruments, wood furniture, as well as hand crafted knives. He was the best dad and grandpa ever.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sister, Norma Jean Wolfgang.
Those surviving include his wife, Cherie Atkins of Murray; two sons, Jerry Atkins (Kathy) of Marshall County, Tommy Atkins (Becky) of Murray; a daughter, Kerie Sturm (Pete) of Paducah; a step son, Eric Schmidt (Mary Anne) of Owensboro; two brothers, Bobby Atkins of Murray, Ricky Atkins of Cottage Grove, TN; two sisters, Nancy Parker of Lexington, Nita Galloway of Louisville; 12 grandchildren; several great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service for Mr. Atkins is set for Friday, November 23, 2018 at 12 PM at Imes Funeral Home & Crematory, downtown Murray. James Stom will officiate and burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors from 10 AM-12 PM on Friday, November 23, 2018 at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, 1959 SR 94 West, Murray, KY 42071.
Online condolences are available at www.imesfh.com.
