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On Wednesday the girls from gospel group Mary Mary, Tina and Erica posted on Twitter that their father had passed away.  Eddie A. Atkins Jr. passed away at the age of 66 from cancer.

Erica Campbell told essence.com what her father meant to her.

It’s really hard to deal with losing my dad,” …. “He was truly the strength of our family. And even though him and my mom were not together anymore… they stood hand-and-hand and they stood side-by-side to support their children.

He had a lot of health issues my entire life,” … “No matter what he went through, he was a fighter. That’s what I learned. He was super hilarious and super sarcastic. He never let life take him too low. He had his low moments, but he never let life take him too low. That’s what we learned. We learned to cope with the challenges and keep it moving—that’s why we keep singing, why we keep ministering, why we keep talking to people.

Even though my dad is gone, I have so much to hold on to,” …. “That gives me comfort. He didn’t leave here without knowing his daughters loved him. He didn’t leave here not knowing that we cared and that we cherished him.”

Eddie Atkins was laid to rest today in Lynwood, CA.  Our prayers continue for the family.

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