Surry-Sussex County Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Atkinson, Edward T., 1966 

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EDWARD THOMAS ATKINSON 

  Edward Thomas Atkinson (Sam), 91, of Dendron, died at his home after a long 
illness.  He was a native and lifelong resident of Surry County.  He was an 
employee of the Surry Lumber Company and a train engineer, being the engineer 
on the last run for the Surry Lumber Company railroad.  He was the oldest 
member of the Dendron Congregational Christian Church and a charter member. 
He was also superintendent of the church school for over 50 years.  He was 
the son of Thomas and Martha West Atkinson.*

  He is survived by his wife, Indella Wilcox Atkinson; a daughter, Mrs. W. 
Turner Judkins of Surry; one grandson, Julian D. Lewis of Surry; one sister, 
Mrs. Eva Anderson of Richmond.

  Funeral services were held in Purviance Funeral Chapel, July 11 at 2:30 with 
Rev. H.E. Crutchfield officiating.  Burial was in the Wakefield Cemetery.

  Honorary pallbearers were men of the Dendron Christian Church.  Active were 
James Leath, Wilson Cofer, Speight Atkinson, W.M. Atkinson, Garland W. 
Spratley, J.N. Barker, C.A. Anderson, Jr. and John L. Seely.


Edward Thomas "Sam" ATKINSON, last S.S.S. R.R. engineer, 
b. 26 Jun 1875, Surry Co., d. 9 Jul 1966, at home, Dendron, 
interred in Wakefield Cemetery*, 11 Jul 1966, 
donated obit, publication unknown 

*Additional information: 

Find a Grave Mem. #127628796 

Birthdate &c. from D.Cert. 66-044086, which also gives s/o Thomas and 
   Martha West Atkinson. 

The D.Certs. of bros Charlie & John give their mother as Margaret Ann West; 
   bro Archie's gives Margaret West.  They are also buried in Wakefield 
   Cemetery. 

The D.Cert. & (donated, 1966) obit of bro Edward both give son of Thomas and 
   Martha West Atkinson. 
   They are also buried in Wakefield Cemetery

Their father, Joseph Thomas ATKINSON, was a Confederate veteran, having risen 
   from the ranks to become first sergeant & color bearer of Co. B, 
   10th VA Heavy Artillery.  He applied for a pension in 1908. 

His widow's (donated, 1973) obit is posted at: 
   http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/surry/obits/a325i2ob.txt 


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