Daniel "Danny" E. Atkins, 66, of Elkview, passed away Fri. Sept. 4, 2015, in Teays Valley Center, after a long illness.
He was a devoted father, grandfather, son, brother, and a great friend to many. He loved to pitch horseshoes, liked to fish, watch Nascar and football.
Danny was preceded in death by his mother, Juanita Atkins; brother, Duane "Hoggy" Atkins; sister, Drema Jo Cutlip.
Surviving is sons, Matthew Atkins and wife, Tonya, Christopher Atkins and wife, Marsha; Ginny Bell, who he loved like a daughter; father, Dennis Atkins, Sr.; brothers, Dennis Atkins, Jr., Darrell Atkins, David Atkins, Doug Atkins, DJ Atkins, Donnie Atkins, Darrin Atkins; granddaughters, Kelsie and Lynzie Atkins and Kura Bell.
Service will be 1 p.m. Tues. Sept. 8, at the Hafer Funeral Home with Pastor Junior Davis officiating. Burial will be in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.haferfuneralhome.net. Hafer Funeral Home, 50 North Pinch Rd, Elkview is assisting the family.