John Atkinson Obituary
Mr. Atkinson is survived by his significant other of 18 years, Gail Houser of Lancaster; a son, Russell Atkinson of Lumberton, NC; two step-sons, David Houser and Steven Houser (Jolene) of Lancaster; a step-daughter, Jennifer Houser (Jennifer) of Lancaster; a brother, Don Atkinson of Georgia; two sisters, Vicky Jo Atkinson of Sumter and Virginia Manly of Florida; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, John Robert Atkinson; and a daughter, Veronica Atkinson; a step-son, Ted Houser.
Lancaster Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mr. Atkinson.
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