Donald Lynn Atkin

Don was sent to the nations in 1968, and has been instrumental in discipling leaders and pioneering congregations and ministries. He invested his elder years downloading his experiences and insights in book form.

Don was love-motivated, relational in style, and kingdom-focused. His heart’s desire was for the glory of God to fill the earth through the many sons that God is bringing to glory.

Papa Don’s motto: “We teach what we know.” “We impart what we are.” He loved well.

Left to celebrate his life are daughters Deborah Atkin Gaddy (Larry), Denise Atkin Douglas (Jeff); fourteen grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren; brothers Doug Atkin (Linda), Denny Atkin, Bill Mitchem (Jill), Phillip Mitchem (Patricia), cousins, nieces and nephews and countless spiritual sons and daughters in many Nations.

Don is preceded in death by his father Wendell Atkin; mothers Evelyn Olds Atkin, Madalyn Mitchem Atkin; wife Barbara Wolfe Atkin; daughters Diane Atkin Whittenburg (Terry) and Jennifer Atkin Holly (Tim); sister-in-law Jackie Atkin and niece Melissa Atkin.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 2pm at Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte’s Grand Ballroom located at 4800 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28217. Doors will open at 1pm.

Please join us in casual attire… Dad was not a shirt and tie guy, and he loved his blue jeans!

At 3 pm beverages and finger foods will be provided. We will continue with open mic, worship and fellowship.

For those traveling, there is a complimentary shuttle from Charlotte Douglas Intl Airport, and a room block.

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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Don’s memory to the ministry that God puts on your heart, to further the work of the Kingdom.