William R. "Bobby" Atkinson, Jr.
(June 14, 1948 - June 19, 2012)

Mr. William Robert “Bobby” Atkinson, Jr., 64, of Huntington, husband of Kathy Sue Evans Atkinson, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 pm, Friday, June 22, 2012 at Chapman’s Mortuary, with Herskel Dailey officiating. Burial will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park. He was born June 14, 1948, in Cabell County, a son of William Robert Atkinson, Sr., of Leon, WV, and the late Dorothy Hudson Atkinson. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Carroll Atkinson. He was a Contract Representative with the Railroad Retirement Board. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran. Additional survivors include 2 sons and a daughter-in-law; William R. “Robby” and Michelle Atkinson, III, of Barboursville, WV, and Jason Bryant Burdette of Nashville, TN, a grandson, Brandon Tyler Atkinson, of Barboursville, a sister, Dora Jan Atkinson, of Leon, WV, an aunt, Rebecca Hudson, of Leon, WV and his buddy “Rex”. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 AM until Noon on Friday, June 22, 2012 at Chapman’s Mortuary. The Veterans Honor Guard will conduct Military Graveside Rites.