February 18, 2022
Boyd E. Atnip age 94 of Smithville, TN went home to be with Jesus on Friday, February 18, 2022.
Boyd was born on September 17, 1927 to the late Lonnie and Eliza Atnip. Boyd worked hard his whole life, loved his family, and loved the Lord. He was a faithful member of the Church of God for many years and then a faithful member of the Assembly of God.
He is preceded in death by his parents Lonnie and Eliza Atnip. Brother, T.C. (Virginia) Atnip. Sister, Mary Ann Yarmin. Daughter in law, Lori Atnip. Great grandson, Elias Atnip.
Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Emogene Atnip. Son, Dennis Atnip. Grandsons Eric & Elizabeth Atnip, and Jordan & Morgan Atnip. Great grandchildren Savory & Neveah Brown, Wyatt Atnip, and Jude Atnip. Nieces and nephews Maxine Pritchett, Phillip Atnip, Wanda Parker, Debbie Driver, and Robin Goodbread.
Funeral service will be Sunday, February 20, 2022 at 2:00 PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with his grandson, Jordan Atnip officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Saturday, February 19, from 3-6 Pm and Sunday from 11 am until the time of service. The funeral home lounge is closed at this time and no food or drinks are allowed in the funeral home.
DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.