Lambert Edgar Atkins –78 of Washburn, passed away on January 29, 2025 at home surrounded by family and friends. He was a beloved husband, dad, papaw, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He was saved at an early age and was of Baptist faith. Lambert worked hard all his life, retiring from Roadway Trucking, but was always a farmer. He possessed the “greenest of thumbs” with an ability to grow most anything from tobacco in the early years to support his family, all types of flowers and vegetables, and his prized blackberries in retirement. He greatly enjoyed farming, but his real joy was in sharing or giving away each year’s harvest to family and friends.

He is preceded in death by parents; sisters, Imogene, Cleo, Judy and Geneva; and brothers, Henley, Conley and Larry; Lambert is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Sue; daughter, Beth (Adam) Nicley; sons, Mark (Kitty) and Chris (Jennifer); grandchildren, Corben (Keri Beth), Andee (Perry) Klusman, Lindsey (Tyler) Williams, Brittney (Jack) Atkins, Mackenzey (Jeremy) Harris; great grandchildren, Caden, Blaine, Hadley, Murphy, Finn, Owen, Jackson, Mac, Pippa and soon to arrive, Christopher. The family would like to give a special thanks to Lori Standifer, Chris Collette, Mark “Little Mark” Williams, and Heather and Sammy Scearce for their help in care giving.

The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 31, 2025 in the Trinity Funeral Home Chapel. The service to follow with Reverend Jason Nicely officiating and music by Richard and Linda Nicley. Family and friends will meet 10:45 a.m., Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Thomas Cemetery for a 11:00 a.m. graveside service. Serving as pallbearers, Blaine Williams, Caden Williams, Corben Atkins, Luke Davis, Mark Williams and Sammy Scearce. Trinity Funeral Home, Maynardville, has the honor to serve the family of Lambert Atkins. 865-992-5002 www.trinityfuneralhome.net