Ronald Benjamin Atkins

Ronald Benjamin Atkins, age 73, of Odum died Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup.

Mr. Atkins was born December 17, 1942 in Atlanta to the late Arthur Benjamin Atkins and the late Grace Brand Atkins. He was a member of Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church and was retired from the Department of Transportation. Mr. Atkins was preceded in death by his son, Ronald Benjamin Atkins, Jr. & a brother Clarence Atkins.

Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Atkins of Odum; two daughters & sons in law, Christy & Travis Crosby of Surrency & Rhonda & Curtis Conley of Leesburg; two sons & daughters in law, Lance & Bobbie Atkins of Odum & Mark & Marla Atkins of Surrency; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Elder Jerry Lightsey officiating.

Interment will follow in the Zion Church of God Cemetery.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to service

Active pallbearers are James Boatright, Terry Boatright, Larry Boatright, Jessie Lightsey, Chester Lightsey & B.B. Lightsey.

Honorary Pallbearers are the Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church family and friends.

Arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.