Mr. R. C. Atkinson, Jr., 86, a native of Wayne County and resident of Waynesboro, died Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Wayne General Hospital in Waynesboro. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, a Veteran of WWII in the US Navy, a Shriner, retired after 40 years with Exxon, and an avid fisherman and hunter. He was preceded in death by his Father, Cliff Atkinson, Mother, Vinadra Atkinson; 8 Sisters. Mr. Atkinson was survived by his Wife, Joyce Atkinson of Waynesboro; Daughter, Michelle Gatlin of Hot Springs, AR; Granddaughter, Carla Gatlin Hilland of Bryan, TX; 2 Great Grand Children, Jacob Hilland and Ashlyn Hilland; Numerous Nieces, Nephews and other Relatives. Visitation for Mr. Atkinson will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Saturday, November 21, 2009 in the Parlor of Freeman Funeral Home in Waynesboro. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, November 22, 2009 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral Home in Waynesboro with Rev. Paul McDonald officiating. Interment will be in New Hope Cemetery, Waynesboro, MS.
Mr. R. C. Atkinson, Jr., 86, a native of Wayne County and resident of Waynesboro, died Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Wayne General Hospital in Waynesboro. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, a Veteran of WWII in the US Navy, a Shriner, retired after 40 years with Exxon, and an avid fisherman and hunter. He was preceded in death by his Father, Cliff Atkinson, Mother, Vinadra Atkinson; 8 Sisters. Mr. Atkinson was survived by his Wife, Joyce Atkinson of Waynesboro; Daughter, Michelle Gatlin of Hot Springs, AR; Granddaughter, Carla Gatlin Hilland of Bryan, TX; 2 Great Grand Children, Jacob Hilland and Ashlyn Hilland; Numerous Nieces, Nephews and other Relatives. Visitation for Mr. Atkinson will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Saturday, November 21, 2009 in the Parlor of Freeman Funeral Home in Waynesboro. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, November 22, 2009 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral Home in Waynesboro with Rev. Paul McDonald officiating. Interment will be in New Hope Cemetery, Waynesboro, MS.
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