William Shields Atkins Jr., 81 of Fort Smith, AR. Passed away peacefully on November 28, 2022. William was born on January 2, 1941 to William & Margaret (Gorman) Atkins Sr. in Darby, PA. William and his sister grew up in Pennsylvania and after high school he moved to Arkansas through the army. He served as a lineman for four years, he loved Arkansas so much he made it his home and met the love of his life here, Emma. William was a truck driver for 52 years, winning many awards including two different accident free million miles away awards. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and cherished friend. He loved Karaoke, boating, fishing, and sitting on his deck watching the squirrels and birds. He will be greatly missed.
William is survived by his wife of 51 years Emma Atkins, children Michelle (Randy) McKee of Ozark, AR., Belinda (Ralph) Becker, three grandsons one of which he shared his home with and called him his bonus dad Shawn Becker, Devan Davis, Wesley Becker two granddaughters Alesha Becker, Brianna Holmes, 10 loving great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter.
He is preceded in death by his parents William Sr. & Margaret, and Sister Mary Denicola.
Graveside Service for William will be Monday December 5, 2022 at 2PM at Fort Smith National Cemetery. Service provided by Edwards funeral home.
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