Robert was born on 23 SEP 1924 in Arkansas, the son of Audrey A Atkinson and Lena Francis Thomason.
He died on 21 SEP 1999 in Wood County, West Virginia.
His wife was Betty Jeane Shumway, who he married on 13 JAN 1946. The place has not been found. Their two known children were Kimberly Ellen (1954-?) and David A (1946-?).
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Note 1
Lena Francis Thomason Copeland: LENA F. COPELAND of North Little Rock, age 95, born in Lonoke, Ark., on April 9, 1907, to Mike and Annie (Hail) Thomason, left this world to be with the Lord, Sunday, June 30, 2002, in Morrilton, Ark.
She is preceded in death by her husband, William Taft Copeland, and one son, Robert Ardith Atkinson. She is survived by one daughter, Erma Dell Paladino of North Little Rock and daughter-in- law Betty Atkinson of Parkersburg, W.Va.
She is also survived by her grandchildren Brenda Adams, William Albert Paladino, David Atkinson and wife Pam, and Kimberly Batten; her great-grandchildren include Angelia Trammell, Joseph Paladino, James Paladino, Thomas Batten, Amy Querrey, Heather Atkinson and Justin Atkinson; her great-great- grandchildren include Taylor Paladino, David Paladino, Zachary Paladino, Paige Batten, and Tia Querrey.
Lena has spent the majority of her life giving to others and loving all. She has lived a long life and has left behind many loving family members. She will be remembered and cherished always.
Graveside services will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2002, at Rest Hills Memorial Park, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, (501) 835-3515, with Dr. James Thompson officiating. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the American Diabetes Association. To sign our on-line guest book, please visit www.griffinleggett.com.
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Note 2
Betty Jeane Atkinson, 93, of Parkersburg died March 10, 2019 at Wyngate Assisted Living. She was born on April 30, 1925 in Vienna, WV and was the daughter of the late William Edward and Minnie Heiney Shumway.
She graduated from PHS January 21, 1943 and married Robert A. Atkinson on January 13, 1946. After traveling for 18 years with her husband Robert, who was an officer in the United States Coast Guard, Betty and Bob came back to Parkersburg in 1963 to begin a different life.
Betty was a long time member of the fellowship at Liberty Street Church of God and former member of Christ United Methodist Church. At both churches she was instrumental in children's and youth ministries.
She is survived by one son; David A. (Pamela) Atkinson of Circleville, OH; one daughter, Kimberly Ellen Atkinson of Ravenswood; four grandchildren, Heather K. Atkinson, Justin A. Atkinson, Amy E. (Tim) Querrey, Charles T. (Joyce) Batten; great grandchildren, Tia J. Querrey, Paige Batten, Madison Batten; great-great grandchildren, Hayden and Wyatt Douglas.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death her husband Robert A. Atkinson; two brothers, Joseph and Charles Shumway and sister-in-law Sarah Knotts Shumway.
Funeral services will be Tuesday 3:00 pm, March 12th, 2019 at the Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg with Pastor Brian Harrell.
Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery North. Visitation will be held Monday 6:00 - 8:00 pm and Tuesday 2:00 - 3:00 pm at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg,
Leavitt Funeral Home March 2019
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