More detail on this person: CW3 (Ret) Harrison (Bill) Henry Atkins, 74, of Clarksville, passed
away Sunday, June 10, 2012.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2012 at the chapel of
McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home with the Rev. Ryan Crosslin officiating. Burial will follow in
Resthaven Memorial Gardens with full military honors. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday
and from 11 a.m. until the hour of service Thursday at the funeral home.
Harrison was born March 12, 1938, son of Emmett G. Atkins and Nannie Harrison Atkins. Harrison was
a proud and distinguished Vietnam Veteran, retiring from the US Army as a Chief Warrant Officer 3.
Following his service he worked and retired from Civil Service. Harrison was a Christian and a
member of the VFW.
Harrison was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl K. Atkins. Survivors include his son, Billy J.
Atkins; his daughters, Paula Rousch and husband Terry, Teresa Crosslin and her husband Tommy, and
Anna Henderson and her husband Lenny; sister, Nancy Gaylor; nine grandchildren and four great
grandchildren.
Grandsons, Aaron Rousch, Ray Neer, Larry Henderson, Lenny Henderson, Peep Crosslin, and Billy
Atkins will serve as pallbearers.
Arrangements are in the care of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home, (931)647-3371. Online
condolences may be made at NaveFuneralHomes.com.
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