Matthew Thomas Atkins, age 44

Matthew Thomas Atkins, age 44 of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024.

He was born March 7, 1980 in Cleveland County, NC to Geraldine Tinker Atkins (Molinaro) and the late Michael Eugene Atkins.

Matthew was a mechanic who was willing to help anyone in need of help. Matthew was a member of Race Path Baptist Church in Ellenboro.

Survivors include his mother, Geraldine Tinker Atkins (Molinaro), three brothers; Ricky Higginbotham of Jonesboro, TN, David Atkins (Jessica) of Mooresboro, and Michael Eugene Atkins Jr. of Shelby, his son Aiden "Bob" Poole and many cousins and nieces.

Graveside services were held July 30 at Race Path Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Randall Cooper officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations suggested to Rutherford County Humane Society.