Stanley Atkins Obituary

Stanley Kellum Atkins

Apr 20, 1927 - Apr 4, 2023

Sandusky, Ohio

Stanley Kellum Atkins, 95, of Sandusky, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

He was born Sept. 20, 1927, in Ethelsville, Alabama, to Oakley and Juanita Atkins, the oldest of six children.

He enlisted in U.S. Army, stationed in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he met his wife, Betty, an Army nurse. After his honorary discharge from U.S. Army, they moved to Pennsylvania where he began his career with Norfolk Southern Railroad as a signal maintainer. They lived in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, until his retirement, then moved to Sandusky to be near his daughter and grandson. He was a former member of Sandusky United Methodist Church. He loved sports, especially football, his Steelers and Auburn Tigers. His other great joy was his grandson and great-granddaughter.

He is survived by his son, Kenneth Atkins of Sandusky; daughter, Debra Atkins of Thousand Oaks, California; grandson, Christopher (Kendra) Atkins of Camarillo, California; great-granddaughter, Annabelle Atkins of Camarillo, California; sisters, Nell Trapp and Barbara (Scott) Murrah, both of Columbus, Mississippi; brother, Larry (Cammie) Atkins of Hoover, Alabama; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Stanley was preceded in death by his wife, Betty of Sandusky; son, Richard of Washington D.C.; brother, Harold Atkins of Columbus, Mississippi; and sister, Anne Harris of Columbus, Mississippi.

At his request, cremation has taken place and there will be private family services for internment.

Arrangements are being handled by Groff Funeral Home and Crematory, Sandusky.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870.

Online condolences may be shared to www.grofffuneralhomes.com.