Roy was born in Bozeman, Montana on October 15, 1928, he was the son of Robert and Nelia Atkins. The Atkins Family moved to Galt, California where Roy graduated from Galt High School then attended Modesto Junior College while he lived in Ceres, California. He met and married the love of his life Sue October 13, 1962. They were married for 58 years. He loved her so much and they would do everything together. She was his little sweet pea. They started their life together and had their daughter Robin Atkins Sauls. The family grew and Roy took his son-in-law Kenny Sauls under his wing and treated him like his own son. He then became a grandfather to Christopher and Shelby Sauls. He would do anything for his grandkids and loved going to all their school functions. He was completely devoted to his family. Roy worked for Merchants Refrigerated Service, then retired from Christian Salvesen. In 1988, he entered into a partnership with his friend Michael McNulty and together they started Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group. He continued to go into the office weekly, until recently, and visit with all the employees. He loved going to lunch with them and they all loved him so much. He had the best sense of humor, remembered everyone's name and numbers, and didn't have a mean bone in his body! He treated everyone the same. With tremendous respect. He would do anything for us, and we miss him so much. Roy will always be remembered for his kind words. He was the sweetest, funniest, and smartest man around. He was a true gentleman. We miss him so much.
A Graveside Service will be held at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson, California on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at 11am.
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