Charles T. Atkins, 87, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away April 6, 2021.
He was born in Madison, WV on March 23, 1934 to the late Kenney and Pearl (Tacket) Adkins.
He is preceded in death by his devoted and loving wife, Sylvia Lois (Vickers) Atkins.
Surviving family includes longtime companion of 26 years, Anna (Raymond) Ott; daughters, Teresa (Tim Parks) Atkins, Melissa (Juan) Prieto; step-son, Ronald Hurst; grandchildren, Nicholas, Brandon, Tabitha, Adrianna; great grandchildren, Carter, Peyton, Isaiah; as well as, an abundance of loving extended family and friends.
Charles served in the United States Navy for three years and eight months entering the service in June of 1952 and discharging in April of 1956.
He proudly served in the Korean War on USS Ingram and has an extensive list of metals and honors.
Charles will be forever known as a wonderful man and will be truly missed.
A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at Newcomer Funeral Home - Northeast Chapel 3047 East Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH 43231. A procession will follow to Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens where a Graveside Service will take place in the cemetery chapel at 12:00 pm.
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