David Gerald Atkins

David Gerald Atkins 71, of Attalla passed away February 23, 2020. Funeral Service with Military honors will be at 2p.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Morgan Funeral Chapel with Don Cason officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service from 12 until 2p.m.

David was born in Rome, Georgia. He served in the United States Army. David moved to Alabama in 1971. He retired from Northfolk Southern Railway and later Satellites Unlimited. David was a loving son, husband, father, and grandfather who always loved giving his time to anyone who needed it. He enjoyed woodworking, and riding his motorcycle.

He was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin Franklin Atkins. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Margaret Atkins; son, Jeffrey (Jerri) Atkins; daughter, Kimberly (Joel) Klein; mother, Jeanette Atkins; brother, Mike (Donna) Atkins; grandchildren, Trent Atkins, Alise Atkins, Alaina Atkins, Brayden McClain, Bella Klein, and Kaylee Klein.

Pallbearers will be family.

Honorary pallbearers will be coworkers from Northfolk Southern Railway and Satellites Unlimited.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite charity.

Special thanks to Attalla Police Department, and Attalla Fire Department Station 2.