Charles Atkinson

DATELINE: Mt. Croghan, SC

DECEASED: Mr. Charles Ray Atkinson, age 84, died Saturday, May 3, 2008

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at Mt. Croghan Baptist Church

INTERMENT: will follow at the Mt. Croghan Memorial Park

VISITATION: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Monday, May 5, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home

HISTORY: Mr. Atkinson was born June 19, 1923 in Mt. Croghan, SC a son of the late Thomas Hendrick and Hilda Burch Atkinson. He was a graduate of Mt. Croghan High School and attended Clemson College. Mr. Atkinson was retired owner of Atkinson Texaco and was also associated with Tri - State Trucking and Chesterfield Drug Company. He was a veteran of WW II having served as a Second Engineer in the American Merchant Marines. Charles Ray was a faithful member of Mt. Croghan Baptist Church, where he served as Church Treasurer for many years.

SURVIVORS:
Wife of 60 years: Edith Dalrymple Atkinson of the home
2 Sons: Tommy (Libby) Atkinson of Chesterfield, SC and Barry (Martha Kay) Atkinson of Laurens, SC
1 Daughter: Karen (Ralph) Watson of Chesterfield, SC
1 Sister: Margaret A. Huntley of Ruby, SC
6 Grandchildren: Kevin (Gena) Atkinson of Lexington, SC, Jason (Britton) Atkinson of Myrtle Beach, SC, Dan (Amanda) Atkinson of Greer, SC, Mandy Atkinson of Laurens, SC, Candice Watson of Forest City, NC, and Derek Watson of Chesterfield, SC
3 Great Grandchildren: Kaitlin, Allison, and Ella Atkinson

MEMORIALS: May be made to the Mt. Croghan Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Grady Johnson, 174 Mayesville Rd. Ruby, SC 29741

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) is serving the Atkinson Family.