Sammy Lee Atkins

Sammy Lee Atkins, age 51, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at his home. He was born on August 25, 1966 in Avery County, North Carolina, a son of the late Edith Atkins. Sammy will be remembered by all those who's life he touched. He was a wonderful son, husband, dad, brother and friend. He always had a smile on his face along with whoever he encountered with his sense of humor. Sammy leaves behind to cherish his memory his: Wife, Julie Hughes Atkins of Elizabethton, TN; his children, Sammy (Whitney) Atkins, Jr, Dustin Atkins, Chasity Atkins and Morgan (Steven) Hill. Along with his brother and sisters. Services for Sammy Lee Atkins will be held on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 7:00 pm from the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with Rev. Buzz Beers and Rev. Ronnie Pyatte officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 5:00 pm on Tuesday evening at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home. Family, friends and pallbearers will gather at the funeral home on Wednesday morning at 10:00 am to go in procession to the Hughes Cemetery on Roaring Creek for interment. Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Atkins family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of Sammy and his family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121Read Obituary