Alan Michael Atkinson
Alan Michael Atkinson
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Alan Atkinson graduated from Spring Valley High School and attended the University of South Carolina. He touched many lives in his multifaceted career with his sense of humor and unwavering spirit of perseverance. Alan enjoyed the outdoors, spending time at the beach and the mountains where he camped and hiked with family and friends. He enjoyed playing golf surrounded by beauty of nature and the comradery that he valued. Alan never knew a stranger.
Alan was a devoted father whose world revolved around his son, Jackson Atkinson.
Alan is survived by his parents, Bernd and Deborah Atkinson; his son Jackson Atkinson, who was the light of his life; his brother, Aaron (Amanda) Atkinson; his sister, Lauren (Fred) Bove; his aunt, Angela Lutz; cousins Kristen and Michael Lutz; nephews Dylan Atkinson, Blake Carroll and Jayden Carroll.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that all donations be made to support Alan's son, Jackson Atkinson. The family is working to establish a fund in Alan's honor to help provide stability for Jackson.
Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
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Amanda Scroggham
February 2, 2026
My deepest condolences to the family and friends. I never had the pleasure of meeting Alan however I am a friend of his brother Aaron. I can´t imagine such a loss in this way however I have shared many lost family members in such a short amount of time, but never my brother. Dear friends, my father, uncles, grandparents... but a brother.... I can´t imagine.
Rest in Heaven Alan Atkinson and know that you will be at peace. I didn´t know you but I knew your family and I hope they can find a way through this suffering. God bless.
Erika Jones
January 31, 2026
I want to say that Alan will be truly missed at work and never forgotten. Alan was with a smile and a kind word always every time I saw him at work. Too young to be gone so soon. Blessings to the Family and Alan´s Son.
Alexandra Lewis
January 25, 2026
I only met Alan a couple of times. But one of my most treasured memories is of my wedding night, when Alan drove myself, my husband Chris, and several friends around Hendersonville, NC crammed into his vehicle, and playing Darius Rucker´s "Wagon Wheel" turned all the way up while we all screamed along. Truly, that car was full of joy and I will forever be grateful to Alan for being kind and welcoming to me as I married into a new friend group, and playing chauffeur in what will always be one of the greatest memories of my life. Prayers for peace and my sincerest condolences to his family and sweet son.
Angela Lutz
January 20, 2026
Alan you are missed by everyone especially lil Jackson! I am so sad that you are gone and have solitude in knowing that you are at peace in heaven in gods hands and safety! I love you and miss you! Your mom, dad, Aaron and Jackson will continue your legacy through strength and love!
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