Oswald Atkins Sr.

Oswald Atkins Sr.

1924-2024 (age 100)

Oswald Atkins Sr., age 100, of Ridgewood, passed away at the Brookview Assisted Living Center on Monday, March 11, 2024 while under hospice care. Oswald was born on February 11, 1924 in Ridgewood, to the late Chip Atkins and the late Agatha Oswald Atkins. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was the longest standing member of Oak Baptist Church and faithfully attended until last March when he was placed in Assisted Living.  He also worked in a number of years at various Textile plants in the Jones County area.

Oswald is survived by his son, Olswald Atkins Jr. (Bethany), of Jonesville, a daughter, Teresa Lovelace (Bill), of Ridgewood, grandchildren, Miranda Atkins Bailey (Andrew), Kristy Atkins Watson (Jeffrey), Catherine Lovelace Morrow (Scott), Stephen Lovelace (Rebecca), and numerous great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings. 

The family wishes to express their gratitude to the Brookview Assisted Living Center Staff. 

The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Oak Baptist Church. The service will be held at 1:00 pm at Oak Baptist Church with Reverend Tim Hopkins and Reverend Tony Lattimore officiating. Interment will follow in the Oak Baptist Church Cemetery with Military Honors.  In addition to flowers, donations can be made to Oak Baptist Church in his memory. 

The family has entrusted the Ridgewood Mortuary and Crematory with the arrangements.