Marvin Ray Atkins

Marvin Ray Atkins died on Monday, May 24 at his home in Aberdeen. He was 79. Born in Greenup County, KY he was the son of the late Leonard H. Atkins and Gothetia M. (Blevins) Munson and husband of the late Mary C. Atkins who passed in 2016. Marvin retired from the US Army with 32 years of service to his country at the rank of CW4. After his service in the Army, Marvin began a second 20 year career in a managerial role traveling the world in the defense industry. He enjoyed woodworking and was a hot rod enthusiast. He is survived by his children, Christopher Atkins and wife Beth of Havre de Grace and Lisa K. Atkins of Aberdeen; grandchildren, Chailey Atkins and Nicole Smith; great granddaughter, Hanna Street and his sister Elaine Moats. In addition to his parents and wife he was predeceased by his daughter, Annie. and brothers, Larry Atkins, Donnie Atkins and Mike Chariton. A visitation will be held on Friday, May 28 from 9-10am at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, P.A. where a funeral service will begin at 10:00am. Entombment will be at Harford Memorial Gardens. Contributions in his memory may be made to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church.