Phillip "Alan" Atkins at the age of 68, left his loving family on December 23, 2024 when he went to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior.  Alan was born in Jasper, AL on November 24, 1956.

He began playing the guitar at an early age and played with the Northside Baptist youth choir & youth ensemble "His People". Alan was an exceptional musician who could play numerous instruments. Also, he taught guitar lessons for several years and played with multiple bands in the Jasper area.

Alan loved spending time with his family whether at home or taking various trips. Many precious and fun memories were created throughout the years together. He is dearly loved and missed by all of them. The love for his family was unwavering.

In 1977, he opened "Alan's Discount Music" in Sumiton.  In 1991 he opened a new store in Vestavia and then expanded to Center Point, HWY 280 & Tuscaloosa. Alan helped countless up and coming musicians as well as children learn to play. Also, he provided musical instruments and installed P.A. systems to customers across the U.S which included many churches.

Alan had a very giving heart. He, his family & friends made several trips to the Native American Reservations delivering much needed food and clothing. He had a deep love and respect for all Native Americans.

Alan leaves behind his loving wife of 43 years, Karen and daughter Jessica, mother-in-law Annette Shumate, his sister Kathy (Rod) O'Barr, niece Shelly O'Barr, nephew Kris (Alison) O'Barr, great niece & nephew Norah and Callan O'Barr as well as a host of family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents H.O. Atkins and Geneva Atkins, infant sisters Debra Fay, Phyllis Kay and Joan Ellen Atkins, grandparents S.A. and Thelma Atkins,  Duff and Pearline Cheatwood. Also, father-in-law Johnnie Norman Shumate.

Graveside service for family and friends will be Sunday December 29, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Liberty Grove Whosoever Will Community Church, Hwy 5, Nauvoo AL 35578.  Pastor Roger Hendon will be officiating the service.

Pallbearers will be: Rod O'Barr, Glen Allen Bobo, Jeff Parnell, Jim Wilder, Jonathan Smothers and Sims Crawford.

The family would like to thank all the sweet and caring nurses and staff at Ridgeview Health Services as well as the Dr.'s and nurses at Walker Baptist Medical Center. Also, the family would like to thank Collins Burke Funeral Home for their caring support during this time.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org in Alan's memory. Alan had a great passion for our military and veterans.