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Johnny Mason Atkinson, Sr. CRAWFORDVILLE, FL - Johnny Mason Atkinson, Sr., 62 died at his home in Crawfordville, FL. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, December 18, 2011 at Gapway Baptist Church in Mullins, SC. Burial will follow at the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, December 17, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Richardson Funeral Home in Marion, SC. Mr. Atkinson was born in Mullins, SC, a son of the late Carl James Atkinson, Sr. and Irene G. Gasque Atkinson. He is also predeceased by his brother, Carl Jimmy Atkinson. Mr. Atkinson was a decorated veteran, having retired from the US Air Force as Chief Master Sergeant. He was also retired from the US Postal Service. Mr. Atkinson was a lifelong member of Gapway Baptist Church in Mullins, SC and also attended New Life Baptist Church in Charleston, SC and Wakulla Baptist Church in Crawfordville, FL. Surviving are his son, Johnny Mason Atkinson, Jr. and his wife, Sonya, of Palm Bay, FL; daughter, Teresa Anne Broxton and her husband, Thomas W. Broxton of Crawfordville, FL; mother of his children, Estela B. Atkinson of Crawfordville, FL; three grandsons, Isaac Gregory Atkinson, Garret Mason Broxton, and Thaddeus Dalton Broxton, as well as a granddaughter on the way, Jurnee Jae Lynn Atkinson. Memorials may be made to Gapway Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 2305 South Hwy. 41, Mullins, SC 29574. An online registry may be signed at: RichardsonFuneralHomeofMarion.com Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 15 to Dec. 16, 2011.

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johnny mason atkinson jr

December 28, 2011

in loving memory of the man who was always larger than life in his kids eyes. even at this age we felt like kids and safe just being in your presence. we miss you so much dad. i know i can never fill your shoes but i will do my best. i love you dad.

Teresa Broxton

December 27, 2011

In loving memory of our father and the world's best Papa. Words can not express how much we miss you and wish that we could hug you one more time.

Mary Miller

December 19, 2011

Dear Family, I did not know Mr. Atkinson, but read that he was a decorated veteran who retired from the U. S. Air Force. I appreciate so much Mr. Atkinson's service to his country. God bless you in your sorrow.

mary goodale

December 17, 2011

I was so sad to hear of the loss of your Dad, He was good friends with my husband Robbie Goodale. They worked together at the post office. I enjoyed his visits to your home. He will truly be missed. Sincerely Mary Goodale and family.

December 16, 2011

Teresa and family we are so sorry to hear about your Dad. Johnny was such a good friend to us. Dave ran with your Dad and also worked with him at the Post Office. After your Dad moved to Florida he came to see us often in Summerville. We cannot tell you how much we will miss him. We are currently in New York with family so we will be unable to attend the funeral. All our love to your family. Dave and Linda Kresge

December 16, 2011

I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I worked with your Dad at the Charleston, Post Office. He was such a fine person who loved his family and was especially proud of his children. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers during this time. Annie K. Baxley

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