Extracted from The Victoria Advocate (Victoria, TX)
WILLIAM HANSEL ATKINS
EDNA -- William Hansel Atkins, 77, of Edna, died Monday, May 11, 1998.
He was born June 15, 1920, in Jonesboro, La., to the late John William and Addie VanSant Atkins. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a retired surveyor after 33 years for Jackson County, was a Baptist and was a member of VFW, DAV and American Legion.
Survivors: daughter, Betty Sue Kossler of Keller; son, John William Atkins of Houston; sister, Elizabeth McDermot of Cushing, Okla.; and four grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: wife, Chloe Sikes Atkins; son, James Arnold Atkins; sister, Carmen McDonald; and brother, Oren Atkins.
Graveside services were 10 a.m. Wednesday at Memory Gardens of Edna. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152.
Thursday, May 14, 1998