Deacon Arthur

Atkins

Deacon Arthur Atkins was born on April 13, 1952, to Frances Alberta Atkins and Clifford Wiggins in Hampton, Georgia. "Boot" as he was affectionately called by his loving wife, received his formal education in the Henry County Training Center in McDonough, Georgia.

Deacon Arthur Atkins accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age at Zion Baptist Church and later joined New Mercy Baptist Church in Griffin, Georgia, under the leadership of Pastor Grady Caldwell, where he served as a Deacon.

Mr. Arthur Atkins was united in holy matrimony with Ms. Susie Ackey on October 9, 1998, in Griffin, Georgia. Their union together was blessed with 2 bonus children.

Deacon Arthur Atkins was employed by Spalding County Park and Rec, as a Mechanic Tech II, for 29 years until he decided to retire on June 28, 2019. In his leisure time he enjoyed gardening, cars, hunting, he loved his church and his church family. Most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends.

On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, our Heavenly Father called Deacon Arthur Atkins home where he will forever dwell in God's presence.  He is now set free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. He was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Atkins, father, Clifford Wiggins; bonus son, Marques Ackey; brothers, Luther James Atkins, Harold Lee Atkins, Jeffery Lee Atkins, and Rosevelt Atkins; sister, Annie Mae Atkins; sister-in-law, Carol Tucker, and brother-in-law, Simon Fuller.

Deacon Arthur Atkins leaves to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife, Mrs. Susie Atkins, and bonus son, Pierre (Shimika) Jackson, Jr., 4 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that will miss him dearly.