Benjamin Joseph Atkins

November 24, 2009 - December 11, 2018

Benjamin Joseph Atkins - 9 Born November 24, 2009- Born into eternal life December 11, 2018. Ben took Jesus’ hand and ran off to Heaven to join his loved ones after 2 courageous years battling osteosarcoma. Ben touched so many lives in his 9 short years with his courage, humor and unbelievable faith that we can only hope to emulate. Ben is survived by: Parents Keith and Georgianna Atkins, siblings Talee Cook, Collin Cook, Alexis Moreland, Milo Atkins and dog Jack. Nana Anita Shillair, Grandma Kathy Thayer, Godparents Drs. Eric and Maura Buete, Great Aunts and Uncles Mark Devlin (Trish) Jeannie (Jonathan) Cain, Aunts Kimberly Shillair, Charlene Thayer (Ovidio), Dawn LeBaron, Randi (Tony) Serna, Terry (Kim)Vernon, Josh Atkins, Leroy (April) Yant, Helen (Mike) Vardon, Larry Larousa, Cheryl(Tom) Groves and many other relatives, cousins and loved ones. In addition there is a worldwide community of supporters and prayer warriors. He was predeceased by his Great Grandparents Gigi and PopPop Devlin, Grandfather George Thayer and Grandmother Barb Hadley. A Celebration of Life service will be held at The River Church in Holly, MI on Friday December 14th with visitation from 10AM – 1 PM with a service at 1. A luncheon will follow. In lieu of flowers please consider family wishes or the Benjamin Strong Scholarship Fund. A Mass of Celebration will be held on Saturday December 15th at St. Marks Catholic church. Visitation from 9 AM – 11 AM with Mass following at 11:00. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Benjamin Strong Scholarship Fund to continue to keep his light shining for students that overcome adversity with strength humor and faith.