Kentucky Walking Horse Association

Buddy Atkins Obituary

The KWHA sends their deepest sympathy to the Buddy Atkins family.

Gentry G. “Buddy” Atkins, 80, husband to Carolyn Florence Atkins, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 in Georgetown, Kentucky. He was born on March 31, 1939 to the late Gordon Gray and Ruby Ruth Atkins. Buddy was a member of Kentucky Walking Horse Club and was an avid horse rider. He was employed at Johnson Control as a buyer.

Along with his wife, he is survived by his son Zach Atkins.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 18, 2019 from 5:00-8:00 pm at Tucker, Yocum, & Wilson Funeral Home, with service on Friday, July 19, 2019 at 1:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in Georgetown Cemetery with the following serving as pallbearers, Jamie Townsend, Billy Florence, Steve Swinford, Mike Oney, Bobby Graves, and Terry Doyle.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tuckeryocumwilson.com