Billy Dean Atkinson's obituary , Passed away on December 21, 2024 in McLeansboro, Illinois

Billy Dean Atkinson

January 7, 1946 - December 21, 2024 (78 years old)

McLeansboro, Illinois

Billy Dean Atkinson's obituary , Passed away on December 21, 2024 in McLeansboro, Illinois

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Gholson's Funeral Home

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Billy Dean Atkinson

January 7, 1946 - December 21, 2024 (78 years old)

McLeansboro, Illinois

Billy Dean Atkinson Obituary

The passing of Billy Dean Atkinson of McLeansboro, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on December 21, 2024 at the age of 78. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Freddy Dean Atkinson and Vonita Ellen Atkinson (Nipper); his wife Gladys M. Atkinson; his grandparents, Allie and Erma Hicks (Gladys Atkinson); and his sister Thelma Gallo.

He is survived by: his children, Freddy Atkinson (Debbie) of Cedar Grove, TN, Teddy Atkinson (Beverly) of McLeansboro and Jennie Atkinson-Lytle of McLeansboro; his grandchildren, Brianna Shipman (Justin), Dakota Atkinson, Chelsea Atkinson, Amanda Burlison (Will), Kyle Atkinson, Kinneth Atkinson and Emma Lytle; his great grandchildren, James Harshbarger, Keyton Harshbarger, Hayden Burlison and Ashlynn; and his nieces, Leisa Pettyjohn and Vonita Salee. He is also survived by several step-children, step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 27th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Gholson Funeral Home- McLeansboro (500 S Washington St, McLeansboro, IL 62859). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 28th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to assist with final expenses, and may be made to Gholson Funeral Home.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gholson's Funeral Home



Fri

Dec 27

Visitation

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Gholson Funeral Home- McLeansboro
500 S Washington St, McLeansboro, IL 62859

Sat

Dec 28

Funeral service

1:00 PM

Gholson Funeral Home- McLeansboro
500 S Washington St, McLeansboro, IL 62859

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