Jacob Atkinson

Atkinson, Jacob Matthew


On Monday, August 16, 2010, Jacob Matthew Atkinson journeyed home to be with the Lord. A beloved son, family member and friend to so many, Jacob will be missed by all, yet his life and short time with us will be forever remembered by his beautiful smile and big blue eyes, cherished and celebrated.

Jacob 18, had a wonderfully passionate and unfathomable love for animals, cooking, and the delighted, often undiscovered natural treasures of our forest, streams and lakes. Jacob was preceded in death by his grandfather; Edward “Buster” Bishop and great granny; Lucy Atkinson with whom he shared his birthday with, and his great grandfather Everette Atkinson.

He is survived by his parents; Tim and Penny Atkinson; brother; Josh and his wife Kelly; his much loved nephews Tyler and Isaiah. He is also survived by his maternal grandmother; Patricia Bishop and paternal grandparents; Jack and Betty Atkinson, uncles & aunts; Jack and Gail Atkinson, Kim & Jerry Bowyer, Chris and Ruth Smith, Eddie and Sue Smith. Many cousins, great uncles and great nephews also survive. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the funeral home to help with services.

The family will receive friends from 5 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at The Horne Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday August 19, 2010 in The Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. W.P. Turpin and Rev. Jim Sutphin officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.