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Evans Atkinson Obituary
He was born Oct. 18, 1942 in Waco, Texas, to George and Salome (Rodrigues) Atkinson. On July 7, 1969, he married Gloria Garza and she survives.
Gilbert worked at various places in Adrian including Lenawee Transportation, Dial A Ride and the HOPE Center. He was also known as a lively bell ringer for the Salvation Army. He was a self-taught musician, proficient with many instruments and his singing voice was said to never need a microphone. Gilbert shared his musical talents with anyone who wanted to learn and is credited with starting the careers of many local musicians. Gilbert was a fierce and loyal friend, devoted husband and loving father. He continued to sing, ending his career singing for the Lord with his family.
In addition to his wife, Gloria, he is survived by two daughters Cindy Owens, Michelle (Ismael) Atkinson-Ali; six sons, Gilbert Jr., Allen (Erin), Eric (Shannon), Herbey (Jaime), Michael, Eduardo (Christina Frost); a brother, Eliseo Atkinson; three sisters; 20 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and brother- and
sisters-in-law.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, at Anderson Marry Funeral Home, Adrian. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, at Anderson Marry Funeral Home, Adrian, with Pastors Becky and Henry Burciaga officiating. Burial will follow at the Lenawee Hills Memorial Park in Adrian.
You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralservices.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. Envelopes are available at the Anderson-Marry Funeral Home, Adrian.
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Jessie Gallardo
October 16, 2018
My condolences to the family. I will have a cold one now, see you later.
See you later.
Jessie Gallardo
October 16, 2018
Gilbert was a good old friend of mine. I remember when we played music in several different bands. I had a good time. He will be missed. Long live the good old memories forever.He was one of the best all-around musician in Town. My condolences to everyone in his family.
I have many Memories of playing Music with Gilbert. He will be missed I am sure about that. He made a lot of friends in Music.So Long old Buddy.
Jessie Gallardo
October 16, 2018
September 21, 2018
Our condolences the family, you Dad was a great man, he will leave many memories. I will never forget one Christmas when I was on the radio we ended up at Big lots and you Dad was also. We were collection Toys for Tots and he was ringing his bell. We had so much fun he had us signing and dancing out there, we collected so many toys. He will be missed ringing his bell. And every time we saw him before we parted your mom would always say God Bless you. He left a legacy he even worked with my son in grade school when he wanted to play the trumpet. He will never be forgotten.
Mike and Diane Avina
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Sep
24
Visitation
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Anderson-Marry Funeral Home - Adrian Chapel3050 W Beecher Rd., Adrian, MI 49221
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24
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Anderson-Marry Funeral Home - Adrian Chapel3050 W Beecher Rd., Adrian, MI 49221
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25
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11:00 a.m.
Anderson-Marry Funeral Home - Adrian Chapel3050 W Beecher Rd., Adrian, MI 49221
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