Wednesday, February 11, 2026 9:19 am

Brandon Atkins, age 55, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Brandon was born August 16, 1970 in Rutherford County to Arlene Putman Atkins who resides in Henrietta and the late Roger Atkins. He worked at Cone Mill-Haynes plant for 17 years and most recently as a vendor for Canteen Vending for many years. Brandon was a member of High Shoal Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.

He is survived by his wife, Sheila White Atkins; son, Zachary Atkins (Victoria) of Bostic; daughter, Megan Atkins Turner (Austin) of Forest City; stepdaughter, Danelle Jolley (Jason) of Polk County; stepsons, Sidney Marsh of Shelby and Jona Marsh of Forest City; his twin brother, Brian Atkins (Karol) of Forest City; brothers, Brent Atkins (Kim) of Forest City and Jason Atkins of Marion; grandchildren, Brody Turner and Walker Atkins; step grandchildren, Marlee Richardson, Hazel Richardson, Madelyn Jolley and Jordyn Jolley; seven nephews, six nieces, and a daughter-in-law, Allison Bracken of Cliffside.

A funeral was held February 10 at First Baptist Church of Henrietta with Rev. Glenn Wilson, Rev.Shane Adkins and Rev. Josh Ledbetter officiating.

Memorial donations requested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org or to the charity of choice.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.