Willie Richard Atkins, 79 of Acworth, GA passed away Sunday May 22,2011 at Cartersville Medical Center.  Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00P.M. Tuesday May 24,2011 from Darby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kent Samples, Rev. Rex Cox, Rev. Ray Owens, and Rev. Ronnie Howard officiating.  Interment will be in Arbor Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.  Family will receive friends on Monday May 23,2011 from 5:00P.M.-9:00P.M.  Survivors include Wife; Jacqueline Atkins of Acworth, GA.  Brother; Burlie Atkins of Woodstock, GA.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.  Condolences may be left for the family at www.darbyfuneralhome.com .  The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.