David Atkins Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved David Atkins (Rutherfordton, North Carolina), who passed away at the age of 81, on January 9, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of David Atkins to show support.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact David had on those he encountered along his journey. Though David may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

He was predeceased by: his wife Alice Marie Taylor Atkins; his parents, Claude Atkins and Alda Toms Atkins; and his siblings, Albert Atkins, Robert Atkins and Doris Robinson.

He is survived by: his daughter Marsha White (Keith); and his sister Glennette Thompson. He is also survived by other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers and in honor of David's love of cats and dogs the family requests that memorials be made to your local animal rescue organization or local animal shelter.