Jessie Atkins, Jr., age 80 of Scottsboro, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from the Rudder Funeral Home chapel. Bro. Johnny Johnson officiated. Interment followed in the Straight Church of God Cemetery in Powell.
Mr. Atkins is survived by his daughters, Nona (Chris) Stephens and Brandy (Ken) Willeford; grandchildren, Nathan Hutcheson, Cody Stephens, Desi Sims, Trenton Mason, Olivia Atkins, Emily Atkins and Madi Atkins; seven great grandchildren; sister, Helena Atkins and his darling, Janet Ferguson.
Mr. Atkins was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn; parents, Jessie Atkins and Velma Atkins; son, Wade Atkins; grandchild, Jacob Atkins; great grandchild, Elliana Stephens; and brother, Tommy Atkins.