You can tell a lot about a person by their refrigerator, and John’s fridge reflected how he lived his life: Crowded with photos of friends and family, references to cats, Delta Air Lines and the Georgia Bulldogs, and with an always evolving commentary courtesy of magnetic words.
John met the love of his life, Elaine, while they were both working at Delta. They married in 1997 and spent the next 21 years indulging in their passions for travel, Georgia Bulldogs football, and building an expansive network of close friends. Sadly, Elaine passed away in 2019.
John had a heart for both humans and animals. His generosity was unmatched—from providing Thanksgiving turkeys to his colleagues to being a willing ear for his friends in need. And cats seemed drawn to him—both the cats he owned (the late Miss Kitty) and the neighborhood cats who came to visit daily.
John loved his family and he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was a wonderful and devoted husband, son, brother, and friend. His life and influence will forever remain in the lives of all who knew him.
John is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Elaine Atkins and father, Frank Atkins.
John is survived by his loving mother, Louise Atkins; brother, Rocky Atkins and his wife Sally; sister, Kimberly Conner and her husband Joel, nephew Karl Deuser and his wife Shelby, and nephews Keith Deuser and Derek Conner.
A graduate of Sequoyah High School in Doraville, John received his Associate’s Degree from Dekalb College and immediately joined Delta Air Lines. He retired from Delta after almost 30 years of distinguished service.
A visitation will be held Saturday, October 9, 2021 at four o’ clock in the evening at Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Road, Roswell, Georgia 30076. A private ceremony will be held to honor and celebrate the life of John Atkins. Please join the Celebration of Life via live stream https://englertinc.zoom.us/j/7282384576
The family encourages everyone attending the visitation to please wear masks.
Please visit www.roswellfuneralhome.com to share memories and leave condolences to the family.
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