Rev. Lauren Atkins, age 95, of Clarksville, passed away Friday, August 12, 2016, at Spring Meadows Healthcare Center.
Lauren was born September 30, 1920, in Montgomery County, TN, to the late Edgar T. Atkins and Mary Lou Bumpus Atkins. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Thelma A. Atkins.
Mr. Atkins was a retired minister and a contractor. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, August 14, at 1:00 PM, at the Chapel of Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, with Rev. David Mackens officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Saturday, August 13, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, and Sunday, August 14, from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service, at the funeral home. A masonic service will be held Saturday, August 13, at 7:00 PM, following visitation.
Lauren is survived by two daughters, Robbie Sue Ogilvie of Clarksville and Brenda (Molton) Sanders of Holladay, TN; brother, John Dudley Atkins of Clarksville; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488.