C. Todd Atkins passed away on June 11, 2016.
An avid cyclist, Todd was well-known in the southside cycling community. Born in Pensacola, Fla. his family moved to Fayetteville in the late 70’s. The Fayetteville High School graduate joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1981. He proudly served through 1985 and was an infantry squad leader. After attending DeVry Institute, Todd worked in IT starting at Scitex America, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and most recently Eaton in Peachtree City.
Todd was a well-respected cyclist always there to help others, giving his guidance and expertise to many. He was well-known for mountain biking and was the Xterra Champion in 2008 and 2009. Todd was also an accomplished road cyclist, and was on a ride with friends at the time of his passing. His leadership in the cycling community will be greatly missed.
Todd was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Clyde Atkins and Joan Patricia Atkins.
He is survived by his brother, Jonathan Atkins and his wife Kristi of Peachtree City.
Services will be held on Monday, June 20, 2016 at 11 a.m. Jon and Kristi will receive family and friends on Sunday, June 19, 2016 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Both visitation and service will be at Mowell’s in Peachtree City. Todd will be buried at Georgia National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Southside Cycling Club for the betterment of the PTC trails he created, American Heart Association or the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society.
Carl J Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City-www.mowellfuneralhome.com
