Linton Clare Atkins, Jr. 84, passed away, Wednesday December 21, 2011. He was born February 8, 1927 in Michigan.

He is survived by his two sons, Linton Clare Atkins III, Mark Lee Atkins and wife Teresa all of NC, five daughters, Ruth Marie Williamson and husband Stanley of Ohio, Judith Atkins of Michigan, Nancy Penn and husband Timothy of NY., Patricia Williamson and husband Wayne of Middlesex, NC, Paulene Hartzell and husband Dale of PA., two sisters, Kathlene Verrette and Margaret Simon, both of MI., fifteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Arrangements to be announced.