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Official Obituary of

Joseph L Atkins

March 1, 1945 ~ January 19, 2026 (age 80) 80 Years Old

Joseph Atkins Obituary

Joseph L. Atkins, a resident of Birmingham, AL departed this life to eternal rest on January 19, 2026. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00am at True Love Church with burial at Forest Hill Cemetery.

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Services

Visitation

Friday
January 30, 2026
2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Eastside Funeral Home Woodlawn
5523 1st Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35212

Funeral Service

Saturday
January 31, 2026
11:00 AM
True Love Church Ensley
1001 35th Street Ensley
Ensley, AL 35218

Interment following funeral service

Saturday
January 31, 2026
Forest Hill
431 60th Street N
Birmingham, AL 35212