William Vernon Atkins
August 13, 1931 - January 20, 2022
Graveside services for William Vernon Atkins, 90, of Tyler will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. Mr. Atkins passed January 20, 2022 in Tyler. He was born August 13, 1931 in Houston to William and Ruth Atkins. William was a member of Pollard United Methodist Church. He graduated from Allen Military Academy. He joined The United States Marine Corp. in 1951 and served during the Korean War until 1954. He was in Radio for 45 years, mostly in Tyler, and also worked at Tyler Junior College. William was preceded in death by his parents and 2 daughters, Mary in 1999 and Peggy in 2017. He is survived by his daughters, Jo Meagher (Ken) and Tricia Wilshire (Craig); his son, Stacy Atkins and wife, LaDonna; 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice of East Texas Foundation, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75701 (www.hospiceofeasttexas.org).
Graveside services for William Vernon Atkins, 90, of Tyler will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. Mr. Atkins passed January 20, 2022 in... View Obituary & Service Information