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894 Constitution Road Atlanta, Georgia 30315 Dr. Monte Norwood, Pastor Apostle Matthew Norwood, Officiating 
 
 Elder David Atkins was born April 22, 1919 to the late Viola and the late Rev. John George Atkins in Griffm, Georgia. On Palm Sunday March 24, 2013 he made his transition to be with his Lord and Savior. He is survived by a caring wife Mother Beatrice Atkins of twenty years. 
He grew up in Griffin and Hampton Georgia with his brothers Leroy Atkins, Wilbur Atkins and James Atkins and two sisters Gladys Bailey and Ruby Mae White. When his mother died he went to stay with an aunt until the family was reunited in Griffm, Georgia years later. 
Before moving to Atlanta he lived in a small community called Plunkett Town. He was a businessman who owned a barbershop and occasionally repaired cars. He was a member of Traveler's Rest Baptist church where he attended regularly with his late wife of forty-eight years, Marie Magnolia Prothro Atkins and family. 
After serving his country as a World War II veteran he moved to the Thomasville community in Atlanta, Georgia. He worked for Delta Airlines as a mechanic and later was a supervisor for the Postal Service and CDC for thirty-seven years before retiring. 
Always a faithful church member he was the chairman of the deacon board at "Travelers Rest Baptist Church", a bible study teacher at "The Move of God Holiness Church", a Sunday school teacher at "Timothy Pure Holiness Church". While working as a faithful church member he answered "the call to preach". He served faithfully as the pastor of "The Mission of Love" church in Atlanta for many years. Even in his 90's you could find him preaching a sermon once a month at "Lighthouse Missionary Church" and teaching an occasional bible study class at "Bible Way Ministries". He was devoted to teaching and telling people about Christ. He lived his life talking and singing about Jesus. At 93 years of age he could explain the bible fluently and was quick to tell you of the goodness of the Lord. 
Anytime you saw Elder David Atkins he was moving! As he got older, he never complained when his legs were hurting, when he had difficulty standing, or could not move as swiftly as he had in the past. If asked if he needed help, he was quick to say, "No". He would take his time, get up slowly while quoting a scripture or singing a song. Before you knew it he '\vas on the move again, walking and talking about Jesus with a sweet smile on his face. He did not believe in staying still and would immediately tell you he was okay if he needed help. He never stopped moving, believing and encouraging others until he was called home to be with the Lord. 
He leaves to cherish his loving memory: a loving wife, Mrs. Beatrice Atkins; four children, Ms. Phyllis A. Sanders, Mr . Shelia Denise Jordan (Randy), Mrs. Cynthia Maria Atkins-Wood (Renaldo) and Elder Willie Frank Reid; two step-children, Ms. Alease Taylor and Mr. Stanley Taylor; six grandchildren, ten greatgrandchildren, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. 
 
 Prelude 
 
Processional 
 
Hymn of Praise 
 
"'U7hen We All Get to Heaven" 
 
Elder D avid Atkins' Favorite Scriptures: Old Testament & Remarks: Isaiah 40: 28-31 New Testament & Remarks: I Corinthians 13 
 
Prayer 
 
Musician Mark Norwood 
Reverend Randy L. Jordan Bishop Cecil Newton 
Evangelist Aimee Putman 
 
Selection Special Tribute Remarks (Three Minutes, Please) 
Solo Obituary 
 
''W'hen I See jesus'' 
 
Ms. Vernon Pringle 
 
Mrs. Sakari Morvey, Granddaughter 
 
D eacon Willie Jackson Mr. Douglass Robinson 
Ms. Michele Freeney Mr. Eddie White, Jr. 
 
Mrs. Anna Marie Jordan, Granddaughter 
 
Mr. Eddie White, Jr., Nephew 
 
Special Tribute 
Eulogy Acknowledgements Recessional Hymn Postlude 
 
"Father in Jesus N arne" Ms. Phyllis Atkins Sanders, Daughter Mrs. Shelia D. Jordan, Daughter 
Mrs. Cynthia Maria A. Woods, Daughter 
Apostle Mathew Norwood 
Donald Trimble Mortuary 
"Won't It Be Grand, I'm Going Home to Live with Jesus" 
@nterment Carver Memorial Cemetery 
350 Upper Riverdale Road Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 
Repast will be held at the church following interment. 
 
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Our deepest, heartfelt thanks to everyone who took a moment to say, or do something special to comfort us during our time of bereavement. Words cannot express the appreciation we have for all that has been shared with us over the past few days! We are grateful for each act of kindness the family members, friends and church families have shown us. A special thank to Bible Way Ministries for your generosity in service for us. Please continue to keep us in your prayers. 
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