MILSAP, Texas - Mr. Christopher H. Atkins, 40, of Milsap, Texas left his earthly home on June 18, 2008. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday June 25, 2008 at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Augusta with Dr. Gregory DeLoach officiating. A native of Augusta, GA, Mr. Atkins was a sales executive for Superior Livestock Production Company. Chris was an avid horseman since his early teens and was a member of the National Cutting Horse Association. Survivors include his wife, Lycrecia Atkins of Milsap, TX; a daughter, Kathryn Rose Atkins of Milsap, TX; his father, Tony Atkins and wife Tess; a sister, Katherine McCully and husband Greig; and a brother, Scott Atkins; a niece and nephew, Caroline and Hogan McCully all of Augusta. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kathryn Rose Atkins Educational Fund c/o Guarantee Bank 3509 South Hills Ave. Ft. Worth, TX. 76109 or First Baptist Church, 3500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30909. The family will receive friends following the memorial service in the rotunda at First Baptist Church of Augusta. Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Ave., Augusta, GA 30904 706-733-3636

The Augusta Chronicle-June 22, 2008