1. Robert Leon Atkins,1 son of Benjamin Paul Atkins and Ida Lura Harper Mrs. Benj. Paul Atkins, was born on 21 Nov 1913 in Long Branch Community, Montague Co. TX, died on 26 Jun 1974 in Nocona, TX at age 60, and was buried on 29 Jun 1974 in Nocona Cemetery, Nocona, TX. The cause of his death was Heart Attack brought on by Heat Stroke.
General Notes: Leon had to quit school in the 8th grade in order to help earn money for his family, because of the depressed state of the country. However, he continued studying and learning for the rest of his life. He took any course he could find on finish work in building homes. He was a cabinet maker. He was also a contractor. He started out working in carpentry, then bought a set of "Audel's Books on Carpentry" and taught himself how to size beams, etc. and about how to take the best advantage of a site where he was building.
When I went to college to study Architecture, my first 3 years were quite easy as Daddy had already taught me so much. He was an environmental designer long before they coined a name for it.
at least 1/2 chickasaw
interesting note: He is buried about 4 miles from where he was born.
BIRT: RIN MH:IF1976
DEAT: RIN MH:IF1977
BURI: RIN MH:IF1978
Robert married Eunice Gertrude Lindley Mrs. Robt. Leon Atkins 1 in 1935 in Nocona, TX, daughter of George Thomas Lindley and Gertrude Ellen Reed Mrs. G. T. Tom Lindley. Eunice was born on 3 Jun 1919 in Belcherville, TX, died on 27 Jul 2007 in Carmichael, CA. at age 88, and was buried in Donated Body To Ucd Medical School. The cause of her death was Stroke.
Marriage Notes: DIV: RIN MH:FF402
MARR: RIN MH:FF403
Noted events in their marriage were:
• Alternate Marriage Info: 1935.
Children from this marriage were:
i. Robert Lee Atkins (born on 19 Nov 1938 in Montague Co, TX - died in Jul 1967 in Shamrock, TX). Robert married Cathy Cooke 1 in 1962.
ii. Betty Ellen Atkins. Betty married J.D. Schlotthauer 1 on 11 Oct 1959, son of Rueben Schlotthauer and Terry Whiteman. Betty next married Kurt Reid Stock 1 in 1964. Kurt was born in 1942 and died between 1981 and 1982. Betty next married Gerardo Dominguez-Y-Rodas 1 in 1967, son of Agustin Dominguez-Y-Aguilera and Susana Rodas.
Robert next married Elizabeth Forester 1 in 1953.
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