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Mr. Cornell Atkins

07/31/1948 - 07/27/2020

Obituary For Mr. Cornell Atkins

ATKINS, Cornell, age 71, of Atlanta, GA passed July 27, 2020.

Graveside Service for Mr. Atkins will be Saturday, August 8, 2020 @ 1:00PM; South View Cemetery, 1990 Jonesboro Rd. SE Atlanta, GA 30315.

A viewing will be Friday from 2-6PM.

Due to the spread of COVID-19, we are requesting that everyone wear a mask.

Services entrusted to Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel, 404-758-1731.


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Just found out about the death of Cornell. .He was my boss at UPS during his years in New Orleans. Since learning of his death I've shared it with other co-workers in Nee Orleans who also send their condolences. We pray God will continue to strengthen and keep you. Sincerely George Shelton.

Cornell was a great friend and we work at United Parcel Service together in Miami and New Orleans. I enjoy the days we worked together in Security he was a true friend , he was there for me when I loss my Little boy In a drowning accident in Miami. RIP my friend.

Soror Phyllis, Mom and I are praying for you. May God cobtinue to strengthen you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Love Soror Milisia...

Phyllis you are a strong solider. Continue to keep the faith and just Remember that God Cares and So do I. I was unable to be with you all today, but you and the family are in my prayers and I will pray for each of you to have strength during this difficult time.

Love ya Sister's for Ever

Louise Walker-Harris

Phyllis, my condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. May you find peace and comfort in precious memories of the wonderful time spent together with your husband, family and friends. I am Praying for our Family and love you!! Judy Browning-Mason and Family, Tuskegee, Alabama

Our sincere condolences & prayers go out to the Atkins family. Cornell will be truly missed & his memory will remain in our hearts. Good night to our classmate.

L.J. Price High School Class of 1966

To the Atkins Family. We the Arnold Family wish to send our prayers.Neighbors and friends for so many years.Great memories.May God give you comfort and peace.

The Knox family extends it's deepest sympathies to the ATkins family. We have been neighbor friends for many years. We went to school church and played together as children. But time will heal all wounds. Just keep faith.

I can't imagine the depth of your sorrow. I wish I had the right words,the right prayer or some soothing balm that would make things better. But at times like these our frail humanness is too raw and on display. So I offer to you my thoughts, my prayers, my well wishes that go out to you and your family in what must be the toughest time of your life. Sincerely, Vivian Cumbess

Dear Atkins Family,

We are praying for you during this very difficult time. May God continue to Bless you with his Peace, Love, and Compassion.

Our Deepest Condolences, Melanie Cannon and Family, Stone Mountain, Georgia

To the Atkins Family: In this difficult time in your life, may you find comfort in God's Word, the Bible. Psalm 55:22 encourages us to "Throw your burden on Jehovah, and he will sustain you." My condolences, S. Acker.

To the Atkins Family: In this difficult time in your life, may you find comfort in God's Word, the Bible. Psalm 55:22 encourages us to "Throw your burden on Jehovah, and he will sustain you." My condolences, S. Acker.

May the Lord grant you peace and love during the loss of your love one. It is with great sadness to hear of the loss of a great family friend. Praying for the family!!!

Angelia/Brown Family Ellenwood, Ga

Can't believe my good friend, classmate and neighborhoods buddy is gone. My deepest condolences to Phyllis and the Atkins family.

Love and Prayers, Beetrice Stodghill-Hill

Surprise to read that a Morehouse Man I have known since our high school days , when we met at Georgia Boys State , and then subsequently entered Morehouse , together , in 1966 , has transitioned . I pray that his soul is at peace, and that his family , and our friends , are comforted by our positive memories. I pray that GOD'S purpose for your life was fulfilled. "TRUE FRIENDSHIP FOREVER" . Costell Walton,Jr. Esquire "70"

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home, Inc. | GA

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