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Ray Atkins Obituary

On May 20, 2025; Ray Jackson Atkins, 94 1/2, (United States Army Veteran of Bel Air; adored husband of the late Alma Christena Atkins; beloved father of Tim (Robin), Jane, and Susan Gueydan; and the cherished "Pop-Pop" of Dale Atkins and Daniel Gueydan (Haley Jackson). Ray was the last surviving sibling of the late Phyllis Newcomb; Henry Harold Atkins, Jr.; and Louise Eberle. He was also the proud nephew of Carl Shelton and Blanche Skaggs Shelton.

Family and friends will honor and celebrate Ray's life at Evans Life Celebration Home-3 Newport Drive (Rts 23 and 24) Forest Hill on Tuesday, May 27 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm with a funeral service 11 AM Wednesday, May 28 at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd-Bel Air. Interment Bel Air Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions in Ray's name may be made to the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd-1515 Emmorton Road-Bel Air, Maryland 21014.

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Published by The Daily Journal on May 25, 2025.

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Elliott Cummings

May 23, 2025

I was very saddened to learn of the passing of my friend Ray Adkins. I remember him fondly from our many years as members of the Baltimore "Civil War" Roundtable. Please accept my most sincere sympathy to his family and many friends.

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