MR. CURTIS BUFORD ATKINSON, age 78, of Eastman, GA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, GA. Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Saturday, November 22, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Myron Parkerson and Rev. Bill Crooms officiating, with interment in Cottondale Cemetery. Curtis was a lifelong resident of Eastman, GA and a 1966 graduate of Dodge County High School. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1967 and served his country valiantly during the Vietnam War. He left the Army in 1970 and returned to Eastman, GA, where he worked several jobs before going to work at Reynolds, where he worked for many years. He later worked for Blue Bird Body Company for several years before retiring in the mid-1990s. Curtis was a faithful and dedicated member of Central Baptist Church for many years, where he served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, and youth leader. He was a current member of Eastside Baptist Church and enjoyed helping in any capacity needed. He loved fishing, cutting grass, and working with the youth at church and taking them on trips. He was the son of the late Lola Mae Raffield Atkinson and Rev. Buford Atkinson and was preceded in death by his Brother, Randall Atkinson, Mother-in-law, Pearl Nutt, and Brothers-in-law, Robert “Bob” Nutt, Jr. and Karl Urban. Curtis is survived by his Wife of 43 years; Sons; Grandsons; Sisters-in-law and Brothers-in-law; Several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins, including a Special Cousin; Special Friends. The family may be contacted at the Atkinson residence and will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 2:00PM-3:00PM Saturday, November 22. In addition to flowers, the family request contributions to Eastside Baptist Church, or to the charity of the donor’s choice.