James Robert Atkinson

James Robert Atkinson obituary, Vassar, MI

James Robert Atkinson

James Atkinson Obituary

Published by Penzien-Steele Funeral Home - In Vassar on Dec. 14, 2016.
James Robert Atkinson, age 59 years, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Saginaw. He was born on February 7, 1957 in Caro, Michigan to the late Robert E. and Maryellen A. (McDonald) Atkinson. James had worked at Burger King in Frankenmuth. He enjoyed playing cards, working on his computer and watching T.V. He is survived by 4 siblings: Darlene (Reckie) Summerfield, Rose Richards, Mary (Brad) Bradley and Annie (Ronnie) Summerfield, a sister-in-law, Ann Searles, 2 step-sisters: Lillie Summerfield and Corina Reyna, as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 4 brothers: Harvey Searles, Robert Searles, Gary Atkinson and Fenton Atkinson and his step-mother, Beckie Atkinson. A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 19, 2016 at 4 p.m. at Penzien-Steele Funeral Home, 149 N. Main St., Vassar, Michigan. Pastor Mark J. Seppo will officiate. Visitation will be on Monday from 11 a.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the family.

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Michael Rosin

February 6, 2025

Jim was a good man. He will be missed. Rest in peace Jim.

Heather Peche

December 19, 2016

Deepest Sympathies and HUGS to the entire family. James was a great guy who always was so friendly!

Jessica Reyna Villanueva

December 17, 2016

Our deepest condolences from The Reyna Family
Brownsville Texas

Annabelle Garcia

December 16, 2016

Time to go be an angel for someone else Jimmy. Ty Jesus for sharing Jimmy with us. Amen. Heaven is gaining an other agle forsure. Going to miss you my friend. Go walk hand in hand with urloved ones n watch over all of us. Going to miss u my friend, had great times with u n know my heart is always with you n so will your memories. Now iknow heaven is real!! God bless n Amen
My deepest condolences to the Atkinson family. May God be with u all in these days to come. Ty . With much love for u all.

Liza Foust

December 16, 2016

Even though I only met you once, you were a nice guy and constantly smiling. It was a good night that night. Your sister, Annie, talked about you all the time at work. I hope the family finds peace during this passage in life. You have gone on to walk among the angels. " Namaste -- I honor the place in you which the entire universe dwells. I honor the place in you which is of love, light, peace, and joy. When you are in that place in you and I am in that place in me, we are one."

Jackie Robinson-Paul

December 16, 2016

Sending my thoughts an prayers to the family an friends he will forever be in our hearts..

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