David Carl Atkins

David Carl Atkins, age 49, of Elberton and formerly of Auburn passed away Thursday, April 17, 2019. David found pleasure in the outdoors whether he was fishing or hunting.  He loved the beaches in Florida and had a passion for cars.  He is survived by his mother Linda Kennedy Atkins of Elberton, formerly of Auburn; best friends Robert Collins of Elberton, Matt Canady of Hartwell and Andy Plunkett of Dahlonega; uncle Dennis Kennedy and wife Deborah of Mt. Airy; special cousins Nancy Wheeler and husband Bobby of Buford, Linda Merritt and husband Jim of Buford, Stanley Cooper and Jill Cooper of Chestnut Mountain and a host of other relatives.  He is preceded in death by his father David Carl Atkins, Jr.  Funeral services will be held 3:00 pm Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  Randy Bynum will be officiating. Interment cremation.  The family will receive friends 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Sunday, April 21, 2019 at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family.  Arrangement by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.