August M. Atkins
August M. Atkins, 69, of DeKalb Junction, died on July 11, 2017, at Community Hospital in Syracuse. There will be a memorial service at a later date. He is survived by his son, Matthew Atkins of DeKalb, a granddaughter, Sophie Atkins, a half-brother, David Atkins of California, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased, by siblings, Phillip Atkins, Regina (Dolly) White, Jeannet (Midge) Atkins, and Rose (Bonnie) Miller. August was born on August 13, 1947 in Olean, the son of the late John James and Rosa McElfresh Atkins, he graduated from Wellsville High School. He married Priscilla Lambert which ended in divorce. August was a truck mechanic for McCadem Cheese in Heuvelton and drove truck for Relco. He was a past member of the NRA, and the DeKalb Grange. He enjoyed gardening and puttering around his house. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the charity of one’s choice.
4330 USH 11, PO Box 12, DeKalb Junction, NY 13630