John A. Atkinson, Jr., 69, a native Houstonian and long time insurance agent, passed away Tuesday, August 10, following a battle with cancer. John was born October 22, 1940 to John and Ellen Nona Rainey Atkinson. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his sisters Peggy and Nancy May. He is survived by his wife, two sons, a daughter, grandchildren, and a sister and numerous other family members.
John was a graduate of San Jacinto High School and the University of Houston. He joined Atkinson Bros. Insurance Agency, the agency established by his father and uncle in 1936. Growing up, he was active in scouting. Later, he belonged to the South End Optimist Club and the Greenway Plaza Optimist Club. During the 1970s, he served as lieutenant governor of the Optimist organization.
John and his wife spent many evening outings dancing which brought great joy to John.
John was a graduate of San Jacinto High School and the University of Houston. He joined Atkinson Bros. Insurance Agency, the agency established by his father and uncle in 1936. Growing up, he was active in scouting. Later, he belonged to the South End Optimist Club and the Greenway Plaza Optimist Club. During the 1970s, he served as lieutenant governor of the Optimist organization.
John and his wife spent many evening outings dancing which brought great joy to John.
John A. Atkinson, Jr., 69, a native Houstonian and long time insurance agent, passed away Tuesday, August 10, following a battle with cancer. John was born October 22, 1940 to John and Ellen Nona Rainey Atkinson. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his sisters Peggy and Nancy May. He is survived by his wife, two sons, a daughter, grandchildren, and a sister and numerous other family members.
John was a graduate of San Jacinto High School and the University of Houston. He joined Atkinson Bros. Insurance Agency, the agency established by his father and uncle in 1936. Growing up, he was active in scouting. Later, he belonged to the South End Optimist Club and the Greenway Plaza Optimist Club. During the 1970s, he served as lieutenant governor of the Optimist organization.
John and his wife spent many evening outings dancing which brought great joy to John.
John was a graduate of San Jacinto High School and the University of Houston. He joined Atkinson Bros. Insurance Agency, the agency established by his father and uncle in 1936. Growing up, he was active in scouting. Later, he belonged to the South End Optimist Club and the Greenway Plaza Optimist Club. During the 1970s, he served as lieutenant governor of the Optimist organization.
John and his wife spent many evening outings dancing which brought great joy to John.
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