Stanley Kellum Atkins – Sandusky, Ohio

Stanley Kellum Atkins
Sept. 20, 1927 –
April 4, 2023

Stanley Kellum Atkins, 95, of Sandusky, Ohio, passed away April 4, 2023. He was born in Ethelsville, Ala., Sept. 20, 1927, to Oakley and Juanita Atkins, the oldest of six children. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, stationed in New Orleans, La., where he met his wife, Betty, an Army nurse. After his honorary discharge from the U.S. Army, they moved to Pennsylvania where he began his career with the Norfolk Southern Railroad as a signal maintainer. They lived in Charleroi until his retirement, then moved to Sandusky, Ohio, to be near his daughter and grandson. He was a former member of the Sandusky United Methodist Church. He loved sports, especially football, his Steelers and Auburn Tigers. His other great joy was his grandson and great-granddaughter. He is survived by his son, Kenneth Atkins of Sandusky, Ohio; his daughter, Debra Atkins of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; his grandson, Christopher (Kendra) Atkins of Camarillo, Calif.; and his great-granddaughter, Annabelle Atkins also of Camarillo. He is also survived by his sisters, Nell Trapp and Barbara (Scott) Murrah both of Columbus, Miss.; brother, Larry (Cammie) Atkins of Hoover, Ala.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Stanley was preceded in death by his wife, Betty of Sandusky, Ohio; his son, Richard of Washington, D.C.; his brother, Harold Atkins; and sister, Anne Harris both of Columbus, Miss. At his request, cremation has taken place and there will be private family services for internment. Arrangements are being handled by GROFF FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, Sandusky, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stein Hospice 1200 Sycamore Line Sandusky, Ohio 44870. Online condolences may be shared to www.grofffuneralhomes.com.