Ronald Gene Atkins, age 78, passed away August 21, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, A.C. and Nancy Atkins. He was a past member of South Avondale Baptist Church. He loved Alabama Football and having breakfast at Wright’s Restaurant. A visitation will be held Wednesday, August 28, 2019 from 1:30 - 2:30 at Johns-Ridout’s Funeral Parlors, 2116 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35233 followed by a Graveside service at Elmwood Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. His friends at Wright’s Restaurant will serve as honorary pallbearers.