On September 25, 1961, Mr. Huley Moultrie and Mrs. Martha Atkins Harris were wonderfully blessed with the birth of a son. They named him Michael Darnell.

Michael was educated in the public schools of Dougherty County. He later attended South Georgia Technical College where he earned his GED.

Realizing a need for Christ in his life, he united with the Perry Grove Baptist Church in Leslie, Georgia. At Perry Grove, he served willingly as President of the Ushers Ministry, Floor Technician, and member of the Kitchen Committee. He was also in training to become a Deacon.

Michael will always be remembered as a hardworking man, who believed in providing for his family. This characteristic was evident as he worked for 19 1/2 years as a Floor Tech at South Georgia Technical College in Americus, Georgia. Michael was currently employed as a Forklift Driver for FedEx of Albany. His attitude towards life and his work ethics had a profound impact upon the lives of his co-workers. Additionally, he will be remembered for the many precious moments he spent with his family, his love for cooking and the enjoyment he got out of playing a good game of Spades.

On Thursday, March 1, 2018, our beloved Michael peacefully slipped away. The light of his life will forever burn in our hearts.

Michael's life will forever be cherished by his loving and devoted wife, Mrs. Tia Thomas Atkins of Leesburg, Georgia; his loving and devoted children, Miss Je'dyah Atkins and Miss Ja'Keela Atkins both of Leesburg, Georgia, Ms. Jalesa Thomas of Americus, Georgia, Mrs. Nyasa Wooden and her husband, Mr. Marcus Wooden, Mr. Michael Atkins, Jr., and Mr. Chaz Atkins all of Albany, Georgia, Mr. Dontavious Atkins of Stonebridge, Massachusetts, Mr. Demetrius Atkins of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Mr. Artavious Covin and Mr. Daniel Douglas both of Albany, Georgia, Ms. Kimberly Gordon of Gainesville, Georgia and Ms. Courtney Atkins of Atlanta, Georgia; 33 grandchildren; his loving parents, Mrs. Martha Atkins Harris and Mr. Huley Moultrie and his wife, Mrs. Doretha Moultrie all of Albany, Georgia; his loving sisters, Ms. Cynthia Billings of Warner Robins, Georgia, Mrs. Carol Jenkins of Sylvester, Georgia, Ms. Jacquelyn Fields and Mrs. Deborah Sanders and her husband, Mr. Joe Sanders all of Albany, Georgia, and Ms. Tracey Moultrie of Lawrenceville, Georgia; a beloved brother, Mr. Rodrick Moultrie and his companion, Ms. Catherine Covin of Albany, Georgia; his aunts and uncles, Ms. Mary Fields, Mr. James Atkins and his wife, Mrs. Lottye Atkins, Mr. Donnie Keaton and his wife, Mrs. Barbara Keaton, Ms. Alice Moultrie, and Ms. Linda Medlock all of     Albany, Georgia, Mrs. Dorothy Dowdell and her husband, Mr. Albert   Dowdell of Leslie, Georgia, and Ms. Rosa White of Americus, Georgia; his in-laws, Mrs. Marilyn Brown and her husband, Mr. Otis Brown of Albany, Georgia, Mrs. Miranda Mitchell and her husband, Mr. Clarence Mitchell, Ms. Gloria Thomas, Ms. Kimolyn Thomas, and Ms. Nedra Thomas all of Americus, Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many sorrowing friends.