WENDELL - Curtis Fred “Freddie” Atkins, 57, died Thursday, April 6. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 9, at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service chapel, with visitation following from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

A graveside service was conducted Monday, April 10, at Cameron Hill Presbyterian Church cemetery, Hwy. 24, Johnsonville.

He was born in Lee County to Edna Mangum Atkins and the late Fred Atkins.

Surviving: daughter, Faith Atkins of Milwaukee, Wisc.; mother, Edna M. Atkins of Wendell; sister, Debbie Earp (James) of Youngsville; two nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, P. O. Box 28146, Raleigh, NC 27611.