Mr. Cal Atkins
Mr. Cal Atkins, was born April 11, 1886, and sweetly fell asleep in Jesus Sept. 13, 1918. He was united in marriage to Miss Annie Carden May 3, 1908. Their union was blessed with 4 girls and 2 boys. He professed a hope in Christ and joined Antioch Baptist Church in August, 1908, and lived a consecrated Christian life until God called him home to rest with those he loved so well that had gone on before. He bore his sufferings with patience and said that he was only waiting for God's will to be done. I can say to his bereaved wife and children not to mourn, for he is not dead but only sleeping that sweet sleep that our dear Savior slept, and some day you all can join him. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to the sick and needy in any way he could, but how my heart goes out for his wife and children. He left an aged father and mother and 4 brothers, a loving wife and six children. He was laid to rest at Antioch in the presence of a large number of loved ones and friends. Funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. J. A. Edge. (Cedartown Standard, Thursday, October 24, 1918)

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