ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: ATKINS, JOSEPH LAMAR 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died Friday, August 5, 2011

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ATKINS, JOSEPH LAMAR 
(May 20, 1935 - August 5, 2011)

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Joseph Lamar Atkins passed away Friday, August 5, 2011. A life resident of 
Folsom, he was born May 20, 1935 to the late William F. and Lennie Mapes 
Atkins.

The beloved husband of Catherine Taffaro Atkins, he is survived by three 
daughters: Tanya Sue, Cindy Jo (Chris England) and Rhonda Renee; two step sons, 
Steve Moore (Dawn) and Brett Moore (Sharon); two brothers, Richard Atkins 
(Gayle) and Billy Atkins (Rita); 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Riley and Donald Ray Atkins.

Joe was a hard-working, compassionate man with many skills that he tirelessly 
shared with family and friends anytime he could be helpful. For 28 years he was 
a City Building Inspector, first in Covington before taking the position in 
Folsom. He was a building contractor and loved driving his dump truck for his 
landscaping business. He was also a dedicated life member of the Covington 
Lion?s Club.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services 
at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at the First Baptist Church of 
Folsom, 13320 Broadway St. Folsom, LA 70437.

Visiting hours at the Church will begin Wednesday at 10:00 AM.

Interment at the Folsom First Baptist Church Cemetery will immediately follow 
services.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Lion?s Club Camp, 292 L. 
Beauford Dr. Anacoco, LA 71403. 

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