Kevin "Shoe" Atkinson

Kevin "Shoe" Atkinson

Kevin Atkinson Obituary

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Mr. Kevin Joseph "Shoe" Atkinson, 66, of Twisting Hill Dr. Eatonton, GA passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at his home.

Mr. Atkinson was born September 23, 1957 in Boston, MA to Rufus Atkinson and Mary Sheild Atkinson. He was an trash truck driver for Waste Pro Management working the Elberton route.

He is survived by his fiancee' Janice "Jann" Morgan Stigall; daughter: Adrianna Atkinson of Union Point; his twin brother: Kenneth Atkinson of Martin, and brothers: Thomas Atkinson of Royston, and Steve Atkinson of Royston.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother: Donald Atkinson and sisters: Dorothy Atkinson, Kathleen Atkinson and Linda Atkins.

Memorial services to celebrate his life will be held at a later date.

Berry Funeral Home and Crematory of Elberton is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Kevin Joseph "Shoe" Atkinson.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Berry Funeral Home & Crematory

1265 Washington Hwy, Elberton, GA 30635

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