James William Gilbert Atkins, age 73, of Decatur, Alabama passed away on Sunday October 27, 2019. James was born May 25, 1946 in Decatur, Alabama to the late Jim "Dynamite" and Tulip Atkins. James served in the United States Army Special Forces. He worked for the Morgan County Sherriff's Office in the 1970's.He was the first licensed EMT in Decatur, Al. James was a member of the Morgan County Amateur Radio Club. James and his son was Storm Chasers all over North Alabama. James was employed with Decatur Morgan Hospital with over 30 years of service, he retired in 2010. James is preceded in death by his parents, and sister Rebecca Loy Allen. He is survived by his loving wife Teresa Atkins, son Jimmy Atkins and his wife Babs and there children Robert and Cathlene and daughter Christie Allen and her children SPC. Richard A. Manchester and his wife Tracy, SPC Samuel L. Manchester and A1C Daniel J. Manchester. Sister Betty Campbell and her husband Bobby. And many cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation for James will be held Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Roselawn Funeral Home. Following the visitation will be The Celebration of Life Service will begin at 2:00 PM at Roselawn Funeral Home Chapel. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.roselawnfhandcemetery.com for the Atkins family.
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