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In Memory of
James Herschel
Atkinson
Atkinson
1935 - 2015
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Obituary for James Herschel Atkinson
James Herschel Atkinson, 79, of Bridgeport, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 14, 2015, in the United Hospital Center. He was born in Bluefield on July 16, 1935, a son of the late Charles and Blanche (Robinson) Atkinson.
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Kay Spino Atkinson, whom he married January 5, 1970.
Also surviving are six children, James E. (Marla) Atkinson, Fairmont; Jeff (Christie) Atkinson, Bridgeport; John (Melissa) Atkinson, Manassas, VA; Bali Atkinson, Bridgeport; Jamie (John) Hamrick, Clarksburg; and Michael (Jenny) Atkinson, Clarksburg; six grandchildren, Bonnie (JC) Wood, Ft. Stewart, GA; Dustin and Ryan Hamrick, Clarksburg; Andrew Atkinson, Manassas, VA; and Alex and Daniel Atkinson, Bridgeport; a great-grandson, Jackson Wood, Ft. Stewart, GA; and several nieces and nephews.
He was the last surviving member of his immediate family, having been preceded in death by his sisters Joan Jesina and Jean Turner.
As a young man, Jim worked with his family on the Jay Farm in Wilsonburg. He was a member of 4-H and Boys Scouts, where his father was a scoutmaster. He graduated from Washington-Irving High School in 1953 and from WVU in 1960 with a Geology degree. While at WVU, he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity.
He was a heavy equipment salesman with Rish Equipment and Beckwith Machinery before starting his own business. He started with Bridgeport Mining Company in 1973 and followed with Jane Lew Trucking in 1980, which he operated with his family until his retirement in 1990. He was also an owner of the Bridgeport Stockyards until its closing.
He served on the Board of Directors of Harrison County Bank for many years; was a 50-year member of Late Lodge #63 AF & AM, Bridgeport; and a 50-year member of Nemesis Shrine.
After his retirement, Jim and Kay enjoyed traveling extensively across the US in their RV with friends.
Friends will be received at Burnside Funeral Home, 607 S. Virginia Avenue, Bridgeport, on Sunday from 1 – 8 p.m., where Catholic Funeral Rites will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 19, 2015, with Father Benedict Kapa presiding. Following the service, Jim wished to be cremated.
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Kay Spino Atkinson, whom he married January 5, 1970.
Also surviving are six children, James E. (Marla) Atkinson, Fairmont; Jeff (Christie) Atkinson, Bridgeport; John (Melissa) Atkinson, Manassas, VA; Bali Atkinson, Bridgeport; Jamie (John) Hamrick, Clarksburg; and Michael (Jenny) Atkinson, Clarksburg; six grandchildren, Bonnie (JC) Wood, Ft. Stewart, GA; Dustin and Ryan Hamrick, Clarksburg; Andrew Atkinson, Manassas, VA; and Alex and Daniel Atkinson, Bridgeport; a great-grandson, Jackson Wood, Ft. Stewart, GA; and several nieces and nephews.
He was the last surviving member of his immediate family, having been preceded in death by his sisters Joan Jesina and Jean Turner.
As a young man, Jim worked with his family on the Jay Farm in Wilsonburg. He was a member of 4-H and Boys Scouts, where his father was a scoutmaster. He graduated from Washington-Irving High School in 1953 and from WVU in 1960 with a Geology degree. While at WVU, he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity.
He was a heavy equipment salesman with Rish Equipment and Beckwith Machinery before starting his own business. He started with Bridgeport Mining Company in 1973 and followed with Jane Lew Trucking in 1980, which he operated with his family until his retirement in 1990. He was also an owner of the Bridgeport Stockyards until its closing.
He served on the Board of Directors of Harrison County Bank for many years; was a 50-year member of Late Lodge #63 AF & AM, Bridgeport; and a 50-year member of Nemesis Shrine.
After his retirement, Jim and Kay enjoyed traveling extensively across the US in their RV with friends.
Friends will be received at Burnside Funeral Home, 607 S. Virginia Avenue, Bridgeport, on Sunday from 1 – 8 p.m., where Catholic Funeral Rites will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 19, 2015, with Father Benedict Kapa presiding. Following the service, Jim wished to be cremated.
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