Douglas Dale Atkins

Funeral Service for Doug Atkins, 54 of Spiro, Oklahoma will be at 10am on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Donald W. Reynolds Community Center in Poteau, Oklahoma with Brother Chuck Wells officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, Oklahoma under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Pocola, Oklahoma.

Douglas Dale Atkins was born on February 20, 1968 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Carol Sue (Baker) Atkins and Hoyt Gwen Atkins and passed away on September 2, 2022 in Spiro, Oklahoma.  He was married to Debra Sue (Willett) Atkins on December 21, 1996 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Hoyt and Carol Atkins; brother Hoyt Jr.; and nephew, D.J. Anderson. Doug was Owner/Operator of Atkins Asphalt and Paving; he enjoyed horse racing, fighting chickens, race cars, and  being outdoors.

Survivors include: his wife, Debra; children, Destiny Atkins, Dax Bradley, Landon Bradley, Josh Atkins and  wife Coty Beth, Shaylee Baker; brother, Curtis Atkins and wife Jeanna; sister, Rhonda Anderson and husband Ronnie, Brandi Duke and husband Jimmy; grandchildren, Harper, Livi, and Krew; brother-in-law, Johnny Willett; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and loved ones.

Viewing will be at Pocola Chapel from 1-8pm Monday, September 5, 2022.

The family has chosen to entrust the care of the services to Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, Oklahoma.