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Alvan James “Jim” Atkins

Birth	:	30 Mar 1916 Caroline County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	19 Mar 2012 Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Oak Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, USA
Coordinate	:	38.2935982, -77.4916992
Description	:	Alvan James Atkins, affectionately known as "Jim," slept comfortably and passed from this life at home on March 19, 2012. He would have been 96 this month. Jim was a Christian husband and father. He lived by the Ten Commandments and practiced the Golden Rule. Jim was a Caroline County native and made his home and began his business career in Fredericksburg. At the beginning of World War II he joined the U.S. Navy for the duration of the war. "It was all or nothing for our future," he told his brother and sisters as he... Read More	Alvan James Atkins, affectionately known as "Jim," slept comfortably and passed from this life at home on March 19, 2012. He would have been 96 this month. Jim was a Christian husband and father. He lived by the Ten Commandments and practiced the Golden Rule. Jim was a Caroline County native and made his home and began his business career in Fredericksburg. At the beginning of World War II he joined the U.S. Navy for the duration of the war. "It was all or nothing for our future," he told his brother and sisters as he left for training in Chicago. During the war Jim was a flight engineer and top turret gunner assigned to a PB4Y-2 (Navy's version of the B-24) making daily bombing runs on the Japanese ships and submarines in the Central Pacific. He and his squadron were stationed at Tinian when the Enola Gay left that island to deliver the Atomic bomb on Hiroshima. His flight book, that he kept in a special place in his top dresser drawer, has a hand written entry dated August 6, 1945, that states "burned some fuel - flew over Hiroshima complete destruction, everything." He often said that after that fly over he believed the war was over". Jim and Nancy Pates Atkins celebrated their 64th year of marriage on January 31. Jim was a member of Fredericksburg Baptist Church, V.F.W., American Legion, and Rod and Gun Club. He leaves his wife Nancy; three children, Dean Jefferson Atkins (and Wanda) of Westmoreland County, Debbie A. Thompson (and Wink) of Fredericksburg and Dr. Kaye A. Wigginton (and John) of Keller, Texas; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Jim will be remembered for his gentle manner with the many customers of Atkins Home Furnishings, an antique and used furniture store he owned and operated which was located on Sophia Street. During his retirement he enjoyed fishing, gardening, and participating in the racing and breeding of thoroughbred horses. He never forgot to leave a tip for service, hold the door for the next person or smile and say something pleasant. He will be missed for his kindness to those less fortunate, his quiet and unassuming demeanor and his commitment to God, his wife and family. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 23, at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg. A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. in Oak Hill Cemetery.

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Alvan James “Jim” Atkins's memorial is located at: Oak Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, USA.
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Alvan James “Jim” Atkins death on 19 Mar 2012 in Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, Virginia, USA
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Latitude: 38.2935982
Longitude: -77.4916992

Family Members:

Spouse

Nancy Julia Pates Atkins

(1927 - 2016)

Flowers:

Left by Anonymous on 27 Mar 2012

Left by Anonymous on 11 Jan 2016

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oak Hill Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, USA
Coordinate: 38.2935982, -77.4916992

2. Trinity Episcopal Church Memorial Garden
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Coordinate: 38.2978070, -77.4726570

3. Fredericksburg National Cemetery
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4. Willis Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.2939860, -77.4694610

5. Shiloh Baptist Cemetery Old
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6. Confederate Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3022840, -77.4673290

7. Fredericksburg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3011220, -77.4662790

8. Gordons of Kenmore Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3055992, -77.4684296

9. Barton Street Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3008333, -77.4644444

10. Barton Street Potter's Field (Defunct)
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Coordinate: 38.3008333, -77.4644444

11. Masonic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3019800, -77.4614200

12. Fredericksburg United Methodist Church Columbarium
Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, USA
Coordinate: 38.3010000, -77.4598100

13. Saint Georges Episcopal Burial Ground
Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, USA
Coordinate: 38.3027260, -77.4600150

14. Thornton - Forbes - Washington Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, USA
Coordinate: 38.3142738, -77.4683990

15. Grace Church Cemetery
Corbin, Caroline County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1990630, -77.3881420

16. Round Oak Baptist Church Cemetery
Corbin, Caroline County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2001740, -77.3853980

17. Flintshire Farm Cemetery
Maryton, Caroline County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2453400, -77.3427300

18. Long Branch Baptist Church Cemetery
Woodford, Caroline County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1844220, -77.3981460

19. Duncan Cemetery
Caroline County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1750140, -77.4157940

20. Oakland Cemetery
Sealston, King George County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2878240, -77.3205470

21. Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery
Woodford, Caroline County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1617012, -77.4514008

22. Taylor Family Cemetery
Olney Corner, Caroline County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2411070, -77.3299690

23. Fletchers Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery
Passapatanzy, King George County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2970480, -77.3154740

24. Mountain View Baptist Church Cemetery
King George County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3221470, -77.3154050