Obituary of Kenneth Wayne Atkins

On Sunday August 23, 2020 our beloved husband, father, son,brother and friend Kenneth Wayne Atkins of Salem, VA received his Angel Wings and took flight to meet his Heavenly Father. He was born August 22, 1958 in McKinney, Texas.  He was predeceased by his grandparents E. P. Taylor, Sr. and Linda M. Taylor; grandmother Jessie E. Bell.  Also, his mother in law Nancy Hurt; whom he adored.

Kenneth is survived by his wife Julie Atkins of Salem, VA.  Kenneth is also survived by his sons Kenneth Atkins, II (Regina) Charleston, SC; Joseph Atkins (Crissy) Vinton, VA, Taylor Callahan Roanoke, VA and Lucas Atkins of the home.  Also surviving are his parents George and Betty Taylor, Bedford, VA; sister Linda Smelser (Raymond), Roanoke, VA; brother Thomas Taylor (Chrissy), Virginia Beach, VA.  Grandchildren Madison, Link and Aurora. 

Kenneth was the owner of AllSports Café Roanoke/Salem, VA.  He enjoyed chatting it up with his customers.  He enjoyed spending time with family and friends; especially down on the family farm with his Dad. 

The family expresses many thanks to doctors and nurses on the CCU floor of Lewis Gale for the care provided.  A Celebration of his Life will be Friday, August 28, 2020 1pm Simpson Funeral Home; 5160 Peters Creek Road Roanoke, VA 24019. Visitation one hour prior to service.  Following the Memorial Service there will be a get together at AllSports Café 152 East Main Street Salem, VA.

All social distancing and face covering mandates will be observed. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home. (540)366-0707.