Robert "Happy" Atkins

Robert “Happy” Curren Atkins, age 64 of Temple, passed from this life on Friday, January 31, 2020.  No services are planned at this time.

Robert was born in Tokyo, Japan on March 10, 1955 to Robert and Ina Ruth Atkins.  He attended Reagan, Travis and Temple High School graduating in 1973.  He then attended Temple College and Texas A&M.  He worked for the Santa Fe Railroad from 1979 to 1998 and from there he worked for Renzenberger until 2008.

He is survived by his cousin, Barbara Smith Baily; best friend, Staci Price; his beloved German Shephard, Gypsy; plus, many friends from the Fifth Wheel Lounge.  He will be greatly missed by many.

Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple is in charge of arrangements.