Mr. Kenneth C Atkinson
January 9, 1930 - March 16, 2016
Mr. Kenneth C. Atkinson, 86, died on March 16, 2016 in Sarasota Florida. Born on January 9, 1930 to George and Ethel Moolick Atkinson, Ken was a lifelong resident of Truxton where he married his wife Annette and raised 2 children. Blessed with a colorful personality and quick wit, Ken enjoyed football, basketball and baseball, coaching and mentoring young people and listening to country music. Ken was a Veteran of the Korean War and member of the Kingsley-Turner American Legion Post in Truxton. He retired from the J.M. Murray Center in 1996. Ken is survived by his daughter, Deborah of Sarasota, Florida; his son, Dale (Rose) of Hampstead, N. Carolina; and sister Lonnell (Robert) O'Donnell of Truxton, granddaughters, Maggie, Brandy, Keri, grandson Eric, five great-granddaughters and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Ken is predeceased by his wife, Annette Atkinson (2003), brother Harold Atkinson (1983) and sister Lynneal (1942). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Truxton on Saturday April 2, at II AM in St. Patrick's Catholic Church with Rev. Paul Alciati, serving as celebrant. The family will be present to receive friends from 5-7 PM on Friday April 1, in the Chapel of Riccardi Funeral Home, 69 N. Main St. Cortland, N.Y. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Truxton Alumni & Community Supporters, Inc, PO Box 102, Truxton, NY 13158. Offer condolences online at www.riccardifuneralhome.com.
Mr. Kenneth C. Atkinson, 86, died on March 16, 2016 in Sarasota Florida. Born on January 9, 1930 to George and Ethel Moolick Atkinson, Ken was a lifelong resident of Truxton where he married his wife Annette and raised 2 children. Blessed... View Obituary & Service Information