Kenneth A. ATKINSON, Sr.^{[1, 2, 3]}

1930 - 2023  (92 years)

• Name	Kenneth A. ATKINSON  [4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10]
  Suffix	Sr.
  Birth	7 Sep 1930	Sumter County, South Carolina
  Gender	Male
  HIST	of Pageland, South Carolina of Sumter, South Carolina KENNETH A. ATKINSON SR. Posted Saturday, March 25, 2023 6:00 am Kenneth A. Atkinson Sr., 92, widower of Annie Laurie Herrington Atkinson, his wife of 73 years, died on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Sumter County on Sept. 7, 1930, he was a son of the late Walter M. Atkinson and Janie Bell Mims Atkinson. Mr. Atkinson served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired in 1988 from Carolina Power & Light Co. as a service representative. He worked in both Sumter and Pageland. Mr. Atkinson accepted Christ as his Savior as a young adult. He was an example of a Godly man and instilled this character in his family. He was a member of Harmony Church. He actively served in churches throughout his life. He served as deacon, Sunday school superintendent, Sunday School teacher, church treasurer, on building committees and enjoyed serving others. He also served as a councilman for the Town of Pageland. Mr. Atkinson was an active member in the community through The Gideons International, The Lions Club and The American Legion. Mr. Atkinson loved his family very much. He enjoyed get-togethers with family and friends, but most importantly he loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Survivors include: three children, K.A. "Ken" Atkinson Jr. (Teri) of Surfside Beach, Laurie Lynn Atkinson Lynn (Mike) of Sumter and Paul K. Atkinson Sr. (Robin) of Ridgeway; eight grandchildren, Dawn Soulati (Par), Joy Truesdale (John), K.A. "Tripp" Atkinson III (Courtney), Kevin Lynn (Maree), Laurie Bauer (Jason), Brian Lynn (Lisa), Paul Atkinson Jr. (Whitney) and Lori Safstrom (Dave); 25 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, four sisters and a great-grandson, Trey Watry. A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 26, in the Family Life Center at Harmony Church, 1021 Sterling St., Sumter, officiated by his grandsons, Dr. Tripp Atkinson, the Rev. Brian Lynn and the Rev. Paul Atkinson Jr. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 26, in the Family Life Center at Harmony Church. The family would like to thank those who provided excellent care, love and kindness during his illness, including Lindsey, Antoinette, Stella, Vermell, Pat and Rosa. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 1795, Sumter, SC 29151. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.  [3, 5, 6, 7, 9]
  MILI	He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  [3]
  _UID	3AFFA23AD9784B5299458E90D3A8A6678749
  Death	22 Mar 2023	at his home, (Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina)
  Burial	26 Mar 2023	Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, 802 N. Guignard Drive, Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina   [3]
  	Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home & Cremations, Sumter, South Carolina
  Person ID	I108994	Singleton and Related Families
  Last Modified	25 Mar 2023

  
  

  Father	Walter Maxville “Walter” ATKINSON,   b. 18 Dec 1895, Lee County, South Carolina d. 2 Mar 1965, Tuomey Hospital, Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina (Age 69 years)
  Mother	Janie Bell/e MIMS,   b. 28 May 1896, Sumter County, South Carolina d. 5 Jun 1978, Williamsburg Nursing Home, Sumter, South Carolina (Age 82 years)
  Marriage	1 Aug 1914  [11]
  _UID	F4ECFFAA58B84055AC3E1F0E4AD3F0BB0D7B
  _UID	F4ECFFAA58B84055AC3E1F0E4AD3F0BB0D7B
  Family ID	F75328	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Annie Laurie HERRINGTON,   b. 16 May 1933, Lee County, South Carolina d. 13 Feb 2022, at her home in Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina (Age 88 years)
  Marriage	Abt 1949  [3]
  _UID	4C3F9948340F4DCBB73AF4442C3ED482B09F
  _UID	4C3F9948340F4DCBB73AF4442C3ED482B09F
  Children	1. Kenneth A. “Ken” ATKINSON   2. Laurie Lynn ATKINSON   3. Paul K. ATKINSON, Sr.
  Family ID	F75331	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	25 Mar 2023

  
  

• Sources

  [S26055] M. Virginia Atkinson. [S29635] Annie Laurie Atkinson. [S30728] Kenneth A. Atkinson Sr. [S983] C. Wayne McElveen, page 27. [S2010] Alma L. Compton. [S2850] . [S6144] Robert L. Atkinson. [S6176] Frances H. Boykin. [S9375] Jeroline A. Lattuca Yelton. [S12764] Willie L. Atkinson. [S983] C. Wayne McElveen, page 26.