Gary Atkins

Gary L. Atkins Port Huron Twp. - Gary L. Atkins, 63, died Sunday, December 3, 2006 in Marquette, MI. He was born December 19, 1942 in Decker, MI and has lived in this area since 1970. Gary was a 1961 graduate of Marlette High School and Ferris State in 1964. He owned and operated Great Lakes Heating and Air Conditioning for the past 36 years. He was an avid outdoors man and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Port Huron, the Port Huron Power Squadron and the Newberry Elks Lodge #1705. He is survived by his sons, Gar (Kelly) Atkins of Washington Twp, MI and Chris Atkins of Port Huron; granddaughter, Zoe Atkins of Washington Twp; brothers, Bob (Sandy) Atkins of Bluffton SC and Len (Karen) Atkins of Long Beach, CA; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leland and Hazel Atkins Funeral services will be 11a.m. Saturday at Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home. The Rev. Max Amstutz will officiate. Visiting hours are 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Newberry Elks Lodge or the American Heart Association.