A TRIBUTE TO ROBERT NEAL "BOBBY" ATKINS
Semper Fidelis !
"Bobby"
Robert "Bobby" Neal Atkins, 67, of Bozeman died on Saturday, July 8, 2017, after a short illness.
Bob was born on Aug. 18, 1949, in Bozeman, Montana, to parents Elizabeth Josephine "Betty Jo" (Kiefer) and Robert Jennings Atkins.
Bobby was raised and educated in Bozeman, Montana graduating from Holy Rosary High School.
He lived with his Uncle Bill in Oregon for a brief time before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps.
Robert married his best friend and love of his life, Mary Julian, on May 26, 1995.
They made their home south of Bozeman in the shadow of the mountains.
Bobby honorably served his county in Vietnam from 1969 to 1971 with the 1st Marine Airwing.
Bobby was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Southwest Montana Chapter 788, the Marine Corps League, and the American Legion Post 14.
Bob was a proud Marine who served his country well.
Thank You For Your Service