Obituary of Jack Edward Atkinson
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Jack E. Atkinson, 82, of Salem went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 19, 2020. He was preceded by his son, Jack E. Atkinson, Jr.; father, Eldridge Maurice Atkinson; and a son-in-law, Bill Brogan.
Jack was a dedicated grandfather and great grandfather. He retired from ITT after 44 years of service.
Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Nancy Atkinson; daughters, Elizabeth Darlene Brogan, Susan (Rodger) Thurlow; grandchildren, Michael, Tammy, Rickey (Angela) and Nichole (Bernard); numerous great grandchildren; and numerous other children who considered him grandpa.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to Aimees Farm Animal Sanctuary aimeesfarmanimalssanctuary.com; or to a charity for Wildlife Preservation.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road by Pastor Jeff Gardner. Interment will follow in East Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. Saturday at Simpson Funeral Home. 366-0707
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