Mr. Kenneth Lee Atkins Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Appalachia, Va. Kenneth Lee Atkins, 83, of the Derby community, passed away on Friday (Aug. 14, 2015) at his home, surrounded by his family. He was a lifelong resident of Derby and was affectionately known as “Pop.” He was a retired coal miner with the Westmoreland Coal Co., having served over 42 years, and a member of the U.M.W.A. District #17, Local #1405. He led by example with his strong work ethic. A mentor to many in the community, he coached peanut football and church league softball for many years. He served his country for three years in the U. S. Army. He was a member of the Derby United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Leigh Ann Kennedy Bolinskey; his parents, Thomas E. “Red” and Grace (Vanoy) Atkins; and a sister, Evelyn Atkins. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Charlotte Atkins; three daughters, Kathy Kennedy and husband, Gary of Derby, Va., Susie Atkins Horton of Big Stone Gap, Va., and Cindy Leedy and husband, Pat of Blountville, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Adam Kennedy, Travis Atkins, Ryan Leedy, Courtney Leedy and Chad Leedy; great grandchildren, Tanner Kennedy, Colton Kennedy, Addison Kennedy, Jasmine Bolinskey, Brysen Bolinskey, Kyla Leedy, Easton Leedy, and Harper Leedy; two brothers, Hubert “Buster” Adkins of Roda, Va. and Jessie Adkins of Wyoming; several nieces and nephews; and two special caregivers, Mary Jane Fannon and Felicia Ward. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday at Holding Funeral Home (17 E. 3rd St., N.) in Big Stone Gap, Va. The funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor David Rose officiating. Burial will follow at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be grandsons and great grandsons. To view the obituary online, offer condolences, and sign the registry, please visit www.holdingfuneralhome.com. Holding Funeral Home is serving the Atkins family.

Mr. Kenneth Lee Atkins

March 30, 1932 - August 14, 2015