Russell Atkinson
February 13, 1931 — February 13, 2012
Russell Atkinson
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Russell Gordan Atkinson, 81, of North Little Rock went to be with his Lord Monday, February 13, 2012. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Frank and Goldie Atkinson. He was a self-made man. He used his natural born sales ability to build a successful career in heat and air sales. In 1970 he founded Arkansas Air Inc. and ran it for 21 years, later passing it on to his sons. He was a proud member of Friendly Chapel Church. Pop Pop, as named by his grandchildren, always made sure you knew what he thought, loved golfing and spent many years as a marshal at Burns Park Golf Course. Russ enjoyed traveling the world with his beautiful bride of 58 years, Jane, and was happiest when worshiping and sharing about his Savior, Jesus Christ. Pop Pop was a true family man who will be deeply missed by ALL his family and many friends.
He is survived by his wife, Jane Atkinson; five children, Anita Gwatney, of Little Rock, Cathy Lamb and husband, Gary, of North Little Rock, Russell Atkinson Jr and wife, Peg, of Ward, Rick Atkinson and wife Gay, of Little Rock, and Michael Wright and wife Stacey, of Little Rock; 13 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Clara Dennison and husband George, and Sarah White and husband Charles; and a brother, Frank Atkinson. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Jason Gwatney.
Memorials may be made to the Sunshine Gang c/o Friendly Chapel Church of the Nazarene, 116 S. Pine Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday at Friendly Chapel Church of the Nazarene. Burial will be in Rest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.
1921 Main Street
North Little Rock, AR, 72114
116 South Pine Street
North Little Rock, AR, 72114
Russell Gordan Atkinson, 81, of North Little Rock went to be with his Lord Monday, February 13, 2012. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Frank and Goldie Atkinson. He was a self-made man. He used his natural born sales ability to build a successful career in heat and air sales. In 1970 he founded Arkansas Air Inc. and ran it for 21 years, later passing it on to his sons. He was a proud member of Friendly Chapel Church. Pop Pop, as named by his grandchildren, always made sure you knew what he thought, loved golfing and spent many years as a marshal at Burns Park Golf Course. Russ enjoyed traveling the world with his beautiful bride of 58 years, Jane, and was happiest when worshiping and sharing about his Savior, Jesus Christ. Pop Pop was a true family man who will be deeply missed by ALL his family and many friends.
He is survived by his wife, Jane Atkinson; five children, Anita Gwatney, of Little Rock, Cathy Lamb and husband, Gary, of North Little Rock, Russell Atkinson Jr and wife, Peg, of Ward, Rick Atkinson and wife Gay, of Little Rock, and Michael Wright and wife Stacey, of Little Rock; 13 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Clara Dennison and husband George, and Sarah White and husband Charles; and a brother, Frank Atkinson. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Jason Gwatney.
Memorials may be made to the Sunshine Gang c/o Friendly Chapel Church of the Nazarene, 116 S. Pine Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday at Friendly Chapel Church of the Nazarene. Burial will be in Rest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.
Visitation
FEB 15. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CST)
North Little Rock Funeral Home1921 Main Street
North Little Rock, AR, 72114
Funeral Service
FEB 16. 10:00 AM (CST)
Friendly Chapel Church of the Nazarene116 South Pine Street
North Little Rock, AR, 72114
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