Mr. Thomas "Tommy"Lee Atkins, age 70, of Rockmart, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018.  He was born on March 3, 1948, in Cedartown, Georgia.  He was the son of the late Lawrence Golden Atkins and Virginia Omi Noles Atkins.

Mr. Atkins was a man of many passions.  He enjoyed camping and spending time with his family.  But he truly loved the game of golf.

Mr. Atkins is survived by his wife, Sandra White Atkins; daughter, Sabrina Renee Atkins; sons, Ricky Dewayne Atkins, Shane Atkins and Lee Austin; sisters, Jackie Christian and Joyce Shanks (David); brother, Randall Atkins (Joyce); six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several other extended family members.

Mr. Atkins is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Debra Kay Atkins.

In keeping with Mr. Atkins wishes he was cremated.  A memorial service for Mr. Thomas Lee Atkins will be held on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at three o'clock in the afternoon at the Second Baptist Church of Rockmart with Rev. David Warner officiating.

The family of Mr. Atkins will receive family and friends on Sunday, July 29, 2018 from two o'clock in the afternoon until the memorial service hour at the Second Baptist Church of Rockmart.

The family has requested that flowers are to be omitted and memorial donations can be made to the First Tee Junior Golf, 425 S. Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, FL 32092.

Messages of condolence can be made to the family by visiting our website and signing the online guestbook at gammagefh.com.

The Olin L. Gammage and Sons Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Mr. Thomas "Tommy" Lee Atkins.