January 15, 1948 – June 8, 2025
FORESTBURG – David Michael Atkins, 77, passed away on June 8, 2025.
David Atkins will be remembered for his kindness, laughter, and the love he shared to many. A celebration of life will be held on June 28 at 11 a.m. at the Forestburg Community Center.
David was born on Jan. 15, 1948 to Bill and Dorothy Atkins. He was a graduate of Denton High School and attended Tarleton State University on a baseball scholarship. While he originally set out to obtain a degree in veterinarian sciences, he pivoted in 1969 to pursue a career in construction.
Professionally, he had an illustrious career and was respected by many in the steel business. He played a key role in many prominent projects, such as the Dallas AT&T, Indianapolis Lucas Oil, and other NFL football stadiums, the Denver Symphony Hall, and others.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Atkins; father, Bill Atkins; brother, Don Atkins; and sisters, Diane Thomas and Debbie Griffin.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine Adair Atkins who he was married to for 55 years; children, Matt and wife Christina Atkins, Amy and husband Dudley Boyd, Sean and wife Jana Atkins, and Ginny and husband Michael Carter; known as Poppy, he was especially fond of his grandchildren, Jake Atkins, Cara and husband Derek Slater, Jackson Atkins, Lily Atkins, Lainey Boyd and fiancé Angel Serrano, Will and wife Emmanuelle “Frenchy” Boyd, Maddie Carter, Abby Carter, Luke Peretti, Clay Peretti, SJ Atkins, Claire Atkins; and great grandchildren, Liam Boyd and Cade Slater. To the numerous cousins, nieces and nephews who cherished him dearly as a gentle giant, he was simply known as Uncle David.
David Atkins will be remembered for his kindness, laughter, and the love he shared to many. As the patriarch, he leaves behind a legacy of cherished memories, unconditional love to his family and unwavering friendships to everyone he met.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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