Thomas Edward Atkins

Thomas Edward Atkins obituary

Thomas Edward Atkins

Thomas Atkins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Laughlin Service Funeral Home & Crematory - Huntsville from Jul. 14 to Jul. 15, 2025.

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Thomas Edward Atkins passed peacefully at his home on Monday, July 14, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Cindy; his children, Laura Rhys, Sam Atkins (Laura) and Matthew Atkins (Renae); five grandchildren, Jacob, Camille, and Cade Atkins and Ollie and Lu Rhys; his sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Mike Carter; and a devoted niece, Holly LaRocca.

A Funeral Eucharist will be held at 3:00 pm Friday, July 18, 2025 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church with a visitation and reception following the service.

In lieu of flowers, Tom requested donation to the St. Thomas Honduran Medical Mission, PO Box 14509, Huntsville, AL 35815 or the American Cancer Society.

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July 17, 2025

Debra wilkey posted to the memorial.

July 17, 2025

Jon & Donna Fleming posted to the memorial.

July 15, 2025

Dawn McNemar posted to the memorial.

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Debra wilkey

July 17, 2025

Thinking of the family, I chose to donate in Tom memory with the Cancer society.Your happy memories will carry you this sad time in life.

Jon & Donna Fleming

July 17, 2025

With deepest sympathy for the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. We made a donation to honor his legacy.

The Fleming Family

Dawn McNemar

July 15, 2025

My deepest sympathy for the Atkins family . We are praying for you all during this difficult time.

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July 17, 2025

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July 15, 2025

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