Larry G Atkinson, Sr.

Larry G. Atkinson, Sr., 76 of Bowling Green passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at his residence.

Larry was the son of the late Eugene Atkinson and Margaret Davenport Humes. He was preceded in death by a brother Danny Atkinson and his stepfather, Bert Humes. Larry graduated from Olmstead High School and attended Cumberland College in Lebanon, TN. He served in the US Army from 1969-1972 as SGT E-5. He served as a radio operator. He was baptized in 1963 at Forest Grove Baptist Church in Adairville, KY. He was a current member of Oakland Baptist Church in Oakland, KY. He was a farm manager for nearly 50 years, raising tobacco, row crops and cattle. He was especially proud of the registered Angus herd he built for Thorn Valley Angus. Larry loved attending and supporting his grandkids at all of their events. He cherished the love of his life Nora and their marriage of 54 ½ years. He loved watching golf on TV. One of his favorite treats were soft peppermints most often referred to as “Papa Mints”. He loved life and he loved to laugh. His family was his pride and joy.

He is survived by his wife, Nora Welch Atkinson; three sons, Charles Atkinson, Larry Atkinson, Jr. (Janay) and Jeremy Atkinson (Lisa); thirteen grandchildren, Hannah Atkinson, Bradley Atkinson, Rachel Atkinson, Chesney Atkinson, Charlie Atkinson, Evan Atkinson, Easton Atkinson, Sawyer Atkinson, Rye Atkinson, Matilda Atkinson, Walker Atkinson, Dallie Atkinson and Ruby Atkinson; three sisters, Terry Henderson (Frankie), Tammy Vineyard and Penny Edwards (Jeff); sisters and brothers in law, Pat and Bonnie Conlon and Chris and Jill Willis, several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and one great great niece.

There will be a visitation from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday March 14, 2026 at Oakland Baptist Church with the memorial service held at 4 p.m. Hardy and Son Funeral Home is honored to help with Larry’s arrangements.

The family request in lieu of flowers donations be made to Oakland Baptist Church Youth Group, P O Box 154, Oakland, Ky 42159