William Hart Atkins Jr, 86 of Clute, Tx., passed from pneumonia on January 27, 2021. Billy Hart was born to William and Charlotte Atkins on April 23, 1934 at home, in Edinburg, Tx. Billy married Frances Ruth Hester in Edinburg, Tx. on October 3, 1959.
Bill proudly served in the United States Marines from 1953 to 1956. Bill worked for 24 years , in various roles, in the plants and offshore for Shell Oil Company. He retired, from Shell Oil in 1992. Mr. Billy was a handy man, there was nothing mechanical he would not try to fix He enjoyed fishing, golf and working in the yard. Billy and Frances enjoyed traveling with friends and family touring the United States. He loved to visit and would stop by friends businesses to chat awhile. He loved to help people with projects and share a story or two.
Preceded in death by Frances Atkins (wife); William and Charlotte Atkins (parents)
Two sons, William Hart Atkins III, wife (Laurie) of Lake Jackson, Tx.; Jeffrey Craig Atkins, wife (Natalie) of Richmond, Tx.; five grandchildren, Ashley Atkins Keller, Rachael Sherriffs, Christopher Houpt, DRE Atkins, and J.C. Atkins, Jr.; Five great-grandchildren, Maci Davenport, Rylan Keller, Ryan Houpt, Railey Houpt, and Hazel Houpt. Two sisters, Carolyn Smith of Martindale, Tx ; and Drs. Sally Paulsell, husband (Bill) of Lexington, Ky.
Memorial will be held at Restwood Funeral Home in Clute, Texas on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at 10 AM.
In Lieu of Flowers, contributions may be sent to Salvation Army – 1618 N. Ave. J, Freeport, Tx. 77541
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