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Carl Edward Atkins

March 1, 1943 — April 13, 2014

Carl Edward Atkins, 71, went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2014 in Fort Worth, Texas.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Gateway Church, North Fort Worth Campus, 4209 Basswood Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76137 with Pastors Gene Carter and Steve Thompson officiating.

Carl was born on March 1, 1943 in Rome, Georgia to Clarence and Margaret Atkins. He served his country proudly in the United States Army. Carl spent over 30 years with the Federal Bureau of Prisons before retiring. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather whose favorite activity was spoiling his grandkids.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Atkins; daughter, Mary Thompson and husband Steve; grandchildren, Sydney “Nikki” Thompson and Cole Thompson; brothers, Clarence Atkins, David Atkins, Paul Atkins and Bruce Atkins; and sister, Grace Ardizzone; and many nieces, nephews and cousins

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that donations be made in Carl’s name to Gateway Church at http://gatewaypeople.com/tithes/tithes-egiving
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Celebration of Life

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)

Gateway Church North Fort Worth Campus

4209 Basswood Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76137

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