Brian Dale Atkins, 71, of Du Quoin, passed away at 8:41 P.M., Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at the Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.
Brian had been a self-employed contractor. He was of the Baptist faith. Brian loved fishing and enjoyed camping.
He was born December 2, 1950 at Du Quoin, IL, the son of William and Betty (Keller) Atkins.
He married Janice Conner on May 20, 1972 at Du Quoin and she preceded him in death on June 2, 2008. He then married Kay E. Kennedy on December 14, 2009 at Mt. Vernon, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, two children - Ericka Atkins and Philip Gibbs and Travis Atkins and wife Tina, all of Du Quoin, four step children - Jason Vancil and wife Brandi, Amy Ramsey and husband Jason, Amanda Renee Browning and husband Christopher, and Meleny Rucks, all of Du Quoin, eleven grandchildren - Seth Atkins, Reese Atkins, Riley Atkins, Keira Gibbs, Lylee Gibbs, Jordan Ramsey, Emma Ramsey, Ryker Vancil, Haley Williams, Kennedy Browning and Kaylee Browning, three great grandchildren - Kinley Atkins, Brantley Atkins, and Krue Atkins, and two brothers - Jim Atkins and Bill Atkins and wife Carmen, all of Du Quoin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, and one brother - Wade Atkins.
Per Brian's request, cremation rites were accorded.
Memorial service will be at 6:00 P.M., Friday, December 17, 2021 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Gary Darnell officiating.
Friends may call from 5 to 6 P.M., Friday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Please use social distancing guidelines. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask.
Friends may make memorials to the family and will be accepted at the funeral home.