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John ATKINSON Obituary
A lifelong resident of Newport News, John attended Hampton Roads Academy and the University of Virginia. He worked as an artist and as a real estate title researcher. A strong supporter of the arts, John served as a member of the Board of The Peninsula Fine Arts Center. He was active in the community, and devoted considerable effort to saving the heritage and natural resources of the Peninsula.
Survivors include his parents, Elizabeth Marlow of Virginia Beach and Stuart W. Atkinson of Newport News; his brother and sister-in-law, David and Amy Atkinson, their daughters, Eleanor and Lucy Atkinson, of Atlanta, Ga.; and an aunt, Jean Atkinson of Newport News.
John quietly touched the lives of many people. He loved art, music, fine food, gardening, design, woodworking, literature and, above all, the natural beauty and resources of Virginia and the James River. He will be remembered for his talents, his friendships and his many interests.
Services were held on June 11, 2010, at Peninsula Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions may be made to The Peninsula Fine Arts Center, 101 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA 23606. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for John ATKINSON
Oldric LaBell
June 22, 2010
Stuart,
We were greatly saddened to learn of John's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
The LaBell Family.
Jack Thompson
June 19, 2010
Stuart and family. Remembering you, Stuart from many happy days long ago.
Am saddened to learn of your loss. My prayer for you all is that the God of all comfort may be close to you now and in the future.
Barbara Hudgins
June 19, 2010
June 19,2010
Betty, Stuart, David, Jean,
John, along with Glover Garner, Ray Salade and my son Scott met weekly at each others house for their two year old play group. He was fun, inquisitive, sensitive and creative. He kept these special traits throughout his young life and all our family will miss him dearly. Barbara, Richard, Scott and Jesse Hudgins
June 18, 2010
Stuart and Elizabeth, I so enjoyed getting to know your son during the time we were banded together to save the live oak trees that were (and most of them still are!) on the Museum property along Warwick Blvd. He has a kind, eloquent soul and spirit. in love, Lee Carpenter Mitchell
John shooting photos at Messick Point, Poquoson. Summer 2009
Laura Seltzer
June 18, 2010
June 18, 2010
Dear Stuart and Family,
I met John through my friend Lisa many years ago. I can distantly remember the good food he made. I can also see in my mind some of the beautiful and intricate drawings. He was kind and he loved nature and music. He was always an inspiration. I know his spirit is free in the sky. I wish you all peace and understanding.
with love, Amy Hyatt Eubank
June 18, 2010
Stuart and family,
While viewing the news this a.m. I learned of the passing of your son. Sounds like he was an outstanding individual...and, you have many wonderful memories to reflect upon.
We loss one of our sons' about 3 weeks before his 43 birthday in 2007.
May it help in some small way to know others care.
God bless and keep each of you in His perfect peace at this time.
Deb Davenport
June 18, 2010
May the Lord keep you in our prayers. My deepest sympathy for you and your family. Stuart there are friends out there that care. May God Bless.
Chris Morello
June 18, 2010
Atkinson Family,
I got to know John during teen years through Chip. Many were envious of his talents then; got to know him once again when I returned to the area in 1999 and respect for his talents and character were renewed. I would like to have had more impromptu jam sessions with him, and would have enjoyed learning a few woodworking tricks from him.
I am very sorry you have had this unexpected loss.
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