Birth date: Jul 24, 1959 Death date: Nov 14, 2025
Phillip Payne Atkins, born, July 24, 1959 in Fredericksburg, VA, passed away, November 14, 2025. Phillip, known as ‘Phil’ or ‘Smoothie’ to most, grew up in Stafford, VA, and graduated from James Monroe High School in 1977, where Read Obituary
Our friendship with Kathy and Philip is blessed by God! Kathy’s parents were our best friends all through her and her siblings growing up! Today we say pray for Hazel and Bert’s anniversary! God bless the whole Atkins and O’Toole’s families!
Phil always made you feel like a friend. With his unmistakable laid-back grandeur, he was always keeping it chill. He had a larger than life personality but he never made you feel small. It was quite the opposite. He made you feel cool.
As a friend of Will’s, Kathy and Phil welcomed me into their river home for a weekend of fun. They made me feel just like another Atkins kid! I think back to that time and look at some of the pictures and I think of it being the most perfect weekend I’ve ever had. Phil was such an awesome guy who had an awesome wife and together they raised two awesome kids.
I feel lucky to have known Phil and even luckier that I got to share some beers and memories with him!
Love you Phil, rest easy.
My favorite memory of Phillip was years ago when 2 young risk taking teens (who shall remain unnamed) decided to go for a ride around the neighborhood before they had a license to drive. They knew the parents were not home, but luckily a caring neighbor reported the escapade to Phillip. He called us to have a meeting with said teens the next evening. At first Phillip let the boys come up with a few alibis before he let them know they were caught, guilty, and in big trouble! He made it clear the dangers they had put themselves in physically and legally, and how the consequences could have affected the whole family.he put the fear of god in them and brought them to tears. Then he turned to Greg and I to see if we had anything to add, but he had done such a great job we had nothing more to say! A great father he was, and friend on and off the tennis courts. Those boys are still taking a few risks but they are doing it legally with family first in mind. Thanks Phillip.
Gayle and Greg Kauffman
I got to know Phil through his partnership with Doug. Both you and Phil were so comforting and helpful to me when Doug passed. I am forever grateful. Beyond that, Phil helped me navigate the waters of Doug's business deals and worked with me to teach me about the partnership that they/we have. Phil was not only extremely knowledgeable, but he was always honest and generous. Sending you much love and prayers. I will miss him too. Nina Brown
You will certainly be missed by many.
I met you when you worked for Jesse taking care of any and all jobs that we could throw your way at Hilldrup.
You went from being my go to contractor to my really good friend.
Rest in peace Phil.
Kathy, I first noticed you and Phil in church before you were even married. I thought …. What a cute couple. Doug Janney recommended Phil to do our home remodeling. I was pleasantly surprised to see Phil; and, I believe the first thing I said was “I know you”. So many people have horror stories about their contractors…. Not us. Phil and his crew took great care of us and I never had any concerns with him leading the way. I admired his skills, and I had so much trust in him. To this day, I love everything he did in our home
Because of Phil I got to meet you and I have enjoyed all our “church chats “ I know you must be proud that people think of Phil as a great guy. My heart goes out to you!!!
Dear Kathy & Family, Harry Jr and my condolences go out to the entire family. We were both saddened to hear about your loss. Phillip was an amazing partner to Kathy as well as an amazing father. He was admired by everyone. He always made us feel welcome as part of the family. There’s no doubt that he will be truly missed by everyone who was fortunate enough to know him. May God Bless you with his presence through this difficult time. We love you! 🩷
I made a point to thank you every day at the conclusion of our work, and I will continue to thank you for the privilege of learning from your encyclopedic knowledge of construction, the hard work ethic you exemplified every day and character that makes it an honor to consider you my best and most cherished friend. There will forever be a hole, where I anticipated being able witness your relaxing into doting Grandfather mode.
Almost twenty years from the time your Mother hired me (her little secret) to do some minor repairs she didn't want to bother you with doing. Soon after my own Mother fell ill with cancer and you and Phyllis combined efforts to provide me with enough work hours to keep head above water while struggling for ten years the gradual descent of cancer. That was in my mind, ten extra years with my Mother and only made possible by a truly generous kind heartedness.
Gone too soon from this world. Rest in peace friend.
Every time he pulled up in our driveway on his golf cart at the river his energy and excitement to be there was contagious and will be missed greatly at No Bad Days 💟✝️
All honor to his name.
