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Liston Atkinson Obituary
Born in Lee County, he was a son of the late Rastus Atkinson and the late Fleta Hancock Atkinson. He was retired from Town and Country Tire Service in Bishopville and was also an active farmer. He served in the US National Guard.
Survivors include two sons, Michael Atkinson (Brenda) and Tony Atkinson (Amy) both of Bishopville; a grandson, Jason Atkinson (Reagan) of Bishopville; a granddaughter, Paige Atkinson of Bishopville; and two great-grandchildren, Lakin and Tyler Atkinson.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Arlin Kirkland officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Baptist Church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home and other times at 913 Calvary Church Road, Bishopville.
Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home of Bishopville is in charge of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Terri Hopkins Camp
November 6, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 6, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at the loss of Uncle Liston. Its hard to lose him but he would not want you to be sad. His breathing is better now and he is with his loved ones that were waiting for him. Trust the Lord for comfort and He will get you thru your hurt and sadness. Gail and Jerry Watson
Carolyn Stevens
November 5, 2011
MD and I are so verry sorry to hear of Liston's passing. He was loved by many and be remembered for many years.Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
November 5, 2011
Michael,Tony and family I'm sorry about the loss of Uncle Liston you all are in our prayers.I know he is in a better place and is not having a hard time breathing anymore. i'm sure he is happy to see all of his loved ones gone on before him. Love and Prayers Gail Watson
Larry & Dianne Williams
November 5, 2011
Larry & I are so sorry about your loss. Mr. Liston was a wonderful man, and we will miss seeing him with his beautiful smile. We will keep your family in our thoughts & prayers.
kelly mccoy
November 5, 2011
i'm sorry for your loss. you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. love, kelly mccoy
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