Colt Atkins, 33, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Lamesa. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at 11 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church in Newcastle. Burial followed in Newcastle Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Colt was born April 29, 1988, in Mineral Wells. He married Jennifer Clayborn June 28, 2014, in Graham. Colt worked in the oilfield for Pioneer Energy. Colt was a dedicated husband and father. His wife and children were his pride and joy. He was kind, funny, generous, and easy-going. Colt enjoyed woodworking, fishing, gaming, and spending time with his family.

Survivors include: wife, Jennifer Atkins of Graham; children, Emmalyn, Weston, and Hattie Atkins of Graham; mother, Vera Atkins of Mineral Wells; father, Norton Atkins of Possum Kingdom Lake; brother, Bryce Atkins of Mineral Wells; in-laws, Nancy and Ricky Clayborn of Newcastle; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.