Ollie Atkins, Sr.

Ollie Delarnce Atkins, Sr. age 75, of Odessa passed away Monday, January 28, 2013 in Midland, Texas.

He was born in Texarkana, Texas to A. D. and Annie Atkins on March 1, 1937. He went to school in Texarkana. Ollie married Gladine Chisom on September 1, 1967 in Clovis, New Mexico. He was self employed with Ollies Flag Company. He was a Veteran of World War II and served in the Army.

Ollie Delarnce Atkins, Sr. was preceded in death by his parents his sister, Pearly Mae Chisom and an infant son, Marcus Atkins.

Survivors include the mother of his children, Gladine Atkins his children, Erika Atkins, Ollie Atkins, Jr., Shawn Atkins, Yolanda and Derrick Frazier, Melvin Atkins, Michael Atkins, Greg Atkins, Heather and Chad Butler, Chasity and Juan Rodriguez his brother, Felton and Marie Atkins sister, Ola and Tiny Chisom eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He also spent the last years of his life with his best friend and girlfriend Mildred Wilkins.

Visitation with the family will be 57 PM Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM Friday, February 1, 2013 in Sunset Funeral Home Chapel.

Memorials may be given to your local Veterans Association.

The family of Ollie Atkins, Sr. wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. PK Patel, and all of the staff at Midland Memorial Hospital.

Visitation

Sunset Memorial Funeral Home
6801 E. Business 20
Odessa, TX  79762
Thursday, January 31, 2013
57 PM

Service

Memorial Service

Sunset Memorial Chapel
6801 E. Business 20
Odessa, TX  79762
Friday, February 1, 2013
10:00 AM

Memorial Contributions

P.O. Box 12004
Odessa, TX  79768