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1954
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2010
Ricky Atkinson Obituary
An avid hunter and fisherman his entire life, Ricky was a longtime member of the Tallahassee Bass Anglers and original member of the Hawg Hunters Bass Club. His family and friends will tell you he loved nothing better than to be up at the crack of dawn, fishing. As a longtime booster of the FSU Seminoles, during football season he could always be found supporting his favorite team. Ricky lived life to the fullest. A devoted family man who enjoyed skiing vacations, amusement parks and just plain spending time with those he loved. He was a lifelong member of Fellowship Baptist Church where he was active in Sunday School, Children's Ministries and the Building Programs. His passion however, was the music ministry at Fellowship where he was a member of many choirs, ensembles and praise teams. He will be missed around the Tallahassee community during December as he sang with the Victorian Ensemble touching lives of many who were not able to get out and enjoy the Christmas Season.
Ricky had a large and loving family, preceded in death by his father, Raymond (Red) Atkinson and his mother Margaret Lee Atkinson. He is also survived by his sister, Barbara Ellen Atkinson and brother Ramsey Atkinson. Greatly loved nieces and nephews: Romney, Angie, Ronnie, Chauncy and Ryan and many great-nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be Wednesday September 22, 2010 at Bevis Funeral Home from 6 pm to 8 pm. Services for Ricky will be held at Fellowship Baptist Church, 3705 North Monroe Street on Thursday September 23, 2010 at 11:00 am. If you choose, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the building fund at Fellowship Baptist Church.
Until we see each other again, you will be greatly missed.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ricky Atkinson
Camille Christie
September 26, 2010
Kim, You and Ricky maintained the notion that people could be both authentic and welcoming, even with a large (to a hermit like me) social circle. And that those qualities, in extending to new friends as well as old, can remain and never recede. My deepest sympathies to you and lovely Meg.
Kim Smith Davis
September 24, 2010
Family and Friends of Ricky,
I am so sorry for your loss. My family attended Fellowship in the 1970's, and I remember Kim, Ricky and his family vividly. One Sunday morning at church, I had a straight pin in my mouth. I must have been about 8 years old. I lost it, and was convinced that I had swallowed it. From that morning on, Ricky called me "pin-cushion". I felt so special! I wanted you to realize that people who passed through your lives long ago are praying for you and hurting for your loss. I pray you feel the loving arms of your Heavenly Father wrapped around you.
Brad and Amy Hutcheson
September 24, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
September 23, 2010
Kim, I am so sorry for your lost. May you and your daughter remember the good times together everytime he comes to your mind. May you find strength and comfort from your heavenly father at this time. May the peace that only God gives be with you now. Tina Lowery
Thomas Smith
September 23, 2010
My deepest condolences to the Atkinson family. I meet Ricky when i worked at RSC in Tallahassee, We went out for lunch a lot and he was a person that would help you do anything.
Gabby (RSC)
Naomi & Mike Parramore
September 23, 2010
Kim and Meagan: May your precious memories sustain you and give you peace and comfort during your time of grief. He was a wonderful person and his legacy will live on forever. May God bless and keep you all.
Cheryl & David Ganley
September 23, 2010
Kim and family, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Ricky. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Meghan, Gerry and the whole family as you go through this difficult time. David & Cheryl Ganley
Barbara Harris
September 22, 2010
My prayers are with you and your family at this time.
September 22, 2010
Kim and Meg, We are in California and am so sorry we can't be there to support you. Just know that we sending our prayers and love to you and are keeping some of the fun memories of Ricky close to us. May you celebrate Rickys life and be comforted by knowing how much he meant to so many people. He really did make a difference in his short stay on earth. Tony, Gail and Kyle
Mary Bohlen
September 22, 2010
To our dear Atkinson Family,
My mother and I send our love and prayers to you. All of you are special. We very saddened that Ricky is gone from us, but can you imagine what his life is at this moment?
Love from Aunt Doris Atkinson Bohlen and Mary Bohlen
Cindy Barineau
September 22, 2010
Kim & Meg,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you both daily.
Cindy Barineau
April and Ian Livingston
September 22, 2010
Although no words can really help to ease the pain of your loss, just know that you are very close in our thoughts and prayers.
September 22, 2010
I just want you to know that I will pray for you and your family. Ricky was a person I have known for many years through work he was always someone I could count on I will miss him greatly for his smile and sense of humor. I know he loved his family and his church and most of all Jusus was his personal savior as we shared many times of his love for the lord. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Will Nichols, Culpepper Const. C
Kristin Brandon
September 22, 2010
Uncle Ricky you will be missed greatly. I still can not believe you are gone. We will miss your smile and outgoing nature. You were a stong man, you put up a good fight, but God a better plan. Love Kristin
Pat Lee
September 22, 2010
Dear Kim and Meagan: Words will never express the loss I feel for you both. Ricky was such a wonderful man. My memories of Ricky will forever remain in my heart. My prayer is for the two of you to find great comfort in the Lord knowing He loves you and will be with you each day. One day we'll all be together again in heaven!! What a great day that will be! Love you! Pat Cushing Lee
September 22, 2010
Kim,
We are thinking and praying for you and Meg. We are so sorry for your loss.
Gary Cox & Rhonda Charles (Marianna)
Michael, Sharon, Ryan, and Kaylyn Gant
September 22, 2010
Words do not seem to be enough to express our sympathy. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda Cooksey-Coleman
September 22, 2010
I have not seen Ricky in years, I remember the days at Fellowship as youth. What a wonderful group of friends we had back then. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
September 22, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughs of many are with you at this time of sorrow. May God Bless you and your family.
The Bass N Gals of Lake Talquin
Jim and Toni Myers
September 22, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
May God bless you.
September 22, 2010
To the Atkinson Family,
We are saddened to hear of Ricky's death and will cherish his memory forever.
Jerry/Janice/Ricky
Brackeen
Paris,Texas
Deana Coyner
September 22, 2010
Kim and Megan, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Please don't hesitate to ask if there is anything at all you need us to do or help with. We will miss seeing him working out in the yard, chasing pine cones and cutting that beautiful grass.
With our love and sympathy,
The Coyners (Craig, Deana, Colt and Cierra)
Annette Creel Saylor
September 22, 2010
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. God Bless the Atkinson Family ~Annette Creel Saylor
Susan Dunaway
September 22, 2010
Kim and Megan, you will be in my thoughts and prayers as you deal with this sorrow. Also praying for his loving friends, who are also hurting at this time. Will miss his smile and beautiful voice at Fellowship, though now he is singing with the choir of angels.
September 22, 2010
We can not express how sad it is to hear of Rickeys passing. Seeing all the cars was not unusual because you are so active and always have people there at your home. Im going to miss Rickey in the yard and talking through the fence. All our love, thoughts and prayers are with you Kim and Megan thru this very difficult time. The Methvins
John Scott
September 22, 2010
My family and I are saddened to hear about Ricky. You will be missed by all of us. The Tallahassee bass fishing community has lost a true friend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Kimberly, Megan, and the family.
God Bless, John, Pam, Austin, Zach, Wesley, and Toni Scott.
Deb (Blair) Simmons
September 22, 2010
Wow, It is so hard to believe that Ricky has left this earth to be with the Lord! I will always have very fond memories of Ricky and the times that the youth group at Fellowship had back in the "good 'ol days". My thoughts and prayers are with Kim, Meghan and the family.
September 22, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Kim & Meg and all your family. Uncle Ricky will be greatly missed by all. Love, The Locke Family
Saralynn Brown
September 22, 2010
My deepest condolences to the Atkinson family. May you find peace and comfort in your memories of Mr. Ricky. Suffer no longer, he is with the Lord.
Margaret (Hampton) Williams, Vicki (Hampton)Goodman & Tammie (Hampton) Hurdle
September 22, 2010
Our thoughts and Prayers are with your family.
September 22, 2010
Dearest Kim and Megan - What a shock to hear of Ricky's passing when Mary Vann called us. We were just recently talking about our trip to Indianapolis and the good time we all shared at Bret and Kim's wedding. Ricky will be greatly missed. We are so sorry for your loss. Know that you, Megan and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. With love, Uncle Arthur and Evelyn Maxwell
September 22, 2010
We are saddened to hear about Ricky. His family will be in our prayers. He was a great man and friend. With love the coughlin family
Buddy Harper
September 22, 2010
Ricky your life was fullfilled here on Earth, as you were called home. It was your time. The impact it will make will save someone else, and again you have touched many lives in your short stay here. Thank you for everything you did to Glorify the Lord while you were here. I was also a Member of Hawg Hunters and fished with you personally. To be absent form the body is to be Present with the Lord. You made it. Well done faithful servant..
Peggy Lawson
September 22, 2010
My heart is sad to hear of Ricky's passing. What a wonderful man! We all know we will see him again. You all are in my prayers. With Love
Fraser Family
September 22, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Kim & Meg and all our family. God Bless.
Chayson & Mychaelle Shoemaker
September 22, 2010
Thinking and praying for the entire family, friends and all who are greiving Ricky's passing. Much Love, - The Shoemakers
Barbara Atkinson
September 22, 2010
I will always love you and miss you my little brother. Please tell mom and dad that I love them and miss them so very much. Thanks for all that you have done for me. Love you so dearly.
Bar Ellen!
Rory Coughlin
September 22, 2010
You will surely be miss to say you were one of a kind is an understatement!
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