Photo courtesy of Andrews Mortuary and Crematory - Market Street Chapel - Wilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina
Nov 24, 1980 – Jan 12, 2019 (Age 38)
A sweet gentle spirit is free and soars. Demons are silenced and a tormented mind is at peace. A body gives life and health to others.
Jason Douglas Atkinson, age 38, of Wilmington NC passed away at New Hanover Regional Medical Center on Saturday, January 12, 2019. Jason was an organ donor and his unselfish gift will benefit others.
He is survived by his daughter, Lucy Jean Atkinson and her mother Lexi Atkinson, his parents, Gene Douglas Atkinson and Lynn Crowley Atkinson, his sister, Tonia Lynn Atkinson, nephews, Matthew Moore and Gregory Rainey and maternal grandmother, Johnsie (Ga Ga) Angle Crowley, his girlfriend Toney Villanueva and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Jason was fortunate to have many friends. Erik Fugunt, Chad Collins, and Jill Lewis have been Jason’s friends for many years and supported him through good and bad times.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Otis (Pop) Judson Atkinson and Alean Carter Atkinson and paternal grandfather, John Miller Wells Crowley.
Jason loved to cook and attended culinary school at the Trident Community College in Charleston, SC. He worked numerous positions as a chef – most recent with Arts Catering Service at Screen Gem Studios.
Jason was an avid motorcycle lover and received his motorcycle mechanics certification for BMW motorcycles at MMI Motorcycle Technician Training. He owned his own shop for a short period of time and rebuilt motorcycles and custom creations.
Jason loved music and was self-taught in numerous musical instruments including drums, lead guitar, bass guitar, bass fiddle, and piano.
He expressed his love for art by using different mediums such as drawing, painting and metal art.
Family and friends are invited share memories with one another on Thursday January 17 between 4pm and 8pm the home at the home of his parents Gene and Lynn Atkinson, 1546 Grandiflora Drive, Leland, NC
Donations, in memory of Jason Douglas Atkinson, may be made to Carolina Donor Services, 3621 Lyckan Parkway, Durham, NC 27707. 919-489-8404
Tonia Atkinson
Arts Motion Picture Catering
910-431-9865
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Tonia, I heard the news about Jason, my prayers go out to you and your family. May God give you strength to get through this tragic event.
Sandra Moore
Sandra Moore
January 21, 2019 | NC | Acquaintance
Jason was a funny, kind soul. Prayers to your family during your time of loss.
Bridget Reese
January 16, 2019 | Wilmington, NC
I am truly sorry to hear of Jason's passing. Jason was a talented artist, excellent thinker, avid reader, and a young man of so many talents. These traits were evident and pronounced in grade 8 when I taught him so many years ago. My prayers and warmest thoughts are with you all. Sincerely, Arlene M. Owens
arlene owens
January 15, 2019 | Wilmington, NC | Teacher
I did not have many encounters with Jason but the ones I did have were great memories. He was a great friend to both of my boys and for that I am so thankful. He loved setting off the house alarm if you were there and he wasn't. :) He was an adopted 3rd son and even though we didn't talk often or see each other often, I kept up with him through my boys and of course, Facebook. I am thankful his mind is at rest now and my thoughts go out to all of his dedicated loyal friends and also...
Lora Smith
January 15, 2019 | Morehead City, NC
Jason was a very unique person. He will be missed by very many. I enjoyed my encounters wih him at & outside of work. He loved his novels & name brand sunglasses as well. He also would open up to you when you would open up about your life downfalls. He was very deep with giving his thoughts & advice. I'm so sorry he is physically gone from us all, but he will always be treasured in memories. Bless his family & friends. Prayers to all as well.
Christy Palmer
January 14, 2019 | Wilmington, NC | Friend
I'm truly sorry for your loss. Jason's spirit will live on in everyone's memories, especially mine. Jason showed me how to ride a motorcycle, drive a manual in his Jeep, spike the perfect mohawk, fix broken things, the list goes on and on. I'll miss you always brother.
Tyler West
January 14, 2019 | Charlotte, NC | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sonia Alden
January 14, 2019 | Wilmington, NC