It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ernest Atkins Jr. of Akron, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 67, on July 18, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ernest Atkins Jr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Bernice James and Ernest Akins; and his sister Shirley Jean Horton. He is survived by : his children, Patrice Johnson-Thompson (Tiant) of Akron, OH, Carlysa Williams of Akron, OH, Charlie Bell of Louisville, KY, Nefertiti Atkins of Atlanta, GA, Kevin Bell of Louisville, KY and James Boyer (Jasymn) of Akron, OH; his siblings, Chirley Solomon Samuels, Onida Atkins of Atlanta, GA, Marilyn Perkins (Jeff) of Cleveland Heights, OH, Jimmy Solomon of Atlanta, GA, Anthony Langford of Columbus, OH and Brian Atkins (Lavonne) of Akron, OH; and his grandchildren, Cierrea, Dezlarae, Devien, Brenden, Quadar, Cheryl, Kennedy, Crystal, James and Jordyn. He is also survived by 14 great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rhoden Memorial Home