Doyle Mitchell Atkins

Doyle Mitchell Atkins, 84, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at his home.

A funeral service with masonic rites will be held on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 3:00 pm under the Arbor of the Love Joy United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Mark Harper and Rev. Justin Wells. Doyle will be escorted from his home to the church on a flatbed trailer pulled by one of his John Deere tractors. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, please practice social distancing and wear a mask or another form of face covering. Doyle will lie in state at the Love Joy United Methodist Church in Troy from 2:00–3:00 pm prior to the service.

Born December 8, 1936 in Montgomery County, he was a son of the late Howard Ray and Ora Blake Atkins. Doyle was a self-employed trucker and a cattle farmer. He was a member of the Love Joy United Methodist Church, the Troy Masonic Lodge #718, and former president of the Cattleman’s Association.  He was a former supervisor of Troy Drapery. Doyle enjoyed farming, riding on his tractor, and tending to his cows.  Doyle was affectionally known as the mayor of Love Joy, and he loved slow cruising through the Love Joy community. He especially loved his family and never met a stranger. Doyle always had a smile on his face and waved at everybody he met.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Faye Harris Atkins of the home; his daughters, Lynne Atkins Russell (Doc) and Tina Atkins of Troy; his grandson; Robert Lee Walsh, IV of Winston-Salem; and his brothers; John Lewis Atkins (Edith) and Royce Atkins (Joyce Ann) of Troy. He is preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Ray Atkins.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Love Joy United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 1137 Substation Rd., Troy, NC 27371. Doyle’s family will be honored if you are so inclined to visit Star-name-registry.org or similar site to adopt a visible star; as a reminder to continue to pray, follow his philosophy and continue to look up.

Bumgarner Family Funeral Service is serving the family.

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