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.
