He was a plant pathologist with the United States Department of Agriculture. He devoted his career to the study of rice. Also known as Dr. J. G. Atkins.
Died of cirrhosis of the liver.
Wife: Sybil Holloman Atkins
"United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHFM-RW2 : accessed 21 June 2018), John Atkins Jr. in household of John G Atkins, Big Creek, Henry, Missouri, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 3, sheet 7B, line 58, family 115, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 1190; FHL microfilm 2,340,925.
"Missouri, Reports of Separation Notices, 1941-1946," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2Q4-42JS : accessed 21 June 2018), John G Atkins, 07 Oct 1946; citing Military Service, Fort Sheridan, Lake, Illinois, United States, Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City.
"Texas Deaths, 1890-1976," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K3DZ-V31 : 13 March 2018), John Gilmer Atkins, 24 Aug 1973; citing certificate number 62870, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2,242,933.
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