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Mark ATKINSON Obituary
Mark is survived by two sons, Mark Lejon Atkinson of Oklahoma and Shannon Venancio Atkinson of California; three brothers, Thomas L. Atkinson, Michael L. Atkinson (Denise) and Bobby G. Atkinson (Vernell) all of Hampton; two sisters, Betty J. Ryan (Kenny) of New Jersey and Rebecca D. Atkinson of Norfolk; as well as a host of nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
A homegoing service will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, at the Smith Brothers Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Newport News. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home by 10:30 a.m.
Viewing will be from 9 to 11 a.m. before the service at Smith Brothers Funeral Home, on 545 E. Mercury Blvd., Hampton, VA 23663, 757-723-4117. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark ATKINSON
Ethel "Mama" Graves
January 3, 2011
No time on earth is long enough
to share with those we love
or to prepare our hearts for good-bye.
May time soften the pain,
until all that remains
is the comfort of MEMORIES and LOVE.
My prayers are with you and your family.
Nellie Jones
January 3, 2011
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy for your loss...my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Just know that those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday, ~unseen, ~unheard, but always near, so loved, so miss, so dear.
Jannie Bazemore
January 2, 2011
Mark was a dear friend. I was sad when he left Huntington High to go to school in Hampton. We had many conversations following high school. He was always a fun person. I pray that God keeps the family in His care as you go through this period of loss. I know there are great memories that will sustain you.
Lorene Dutch and Family
January 1, 2011
We certainly lift the entire family up in prayer during this time of bereavement. It is our hope a
that God blesses you with some measure of comfort and solace in the loss of your loved one.
Beverly Burns
January 1, 2011
May God keep you all and give you that perfect peace that only he can give. Know that Mark is at peace now. Love you all.
Helen Hatcher-Allen
January 1, 2011
God needed another angel in heaven...I pray that God will give the family peace and strength to carry on during this time. Class of 1968 member of Phenix High School.
Maggie Dawes-Noble
January 1, 2011
Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God continue to bless and keep you during this time of sorrow. We love you Aunt Tuga.
Sherlock Bruce
January 1, 2011
May God provide the family and friends of Mark Atkinson the strength that they need during their time of bereavement. I remember the times that we had at George Wythe Junior High and Phenix High School. We of course graduated the same year 1968 from PHS. RIP Mark.
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