We regret to inform you of the transition of Mr. Robert E. Atkinson, age 82 of Princeton, NC. Deacon Atkinson slipped peacefully away at his residence in Princeton on Wednesday January 24.

The family will receive guest on Saturday January 27, 2018 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at Cedar Grove Disciples Church 207 Long Leaf Rd., Princeton, NC 27569 for a walk thru visitation.

Funeral Services for Deacon Robert E. Atkinson are scheduled for Sunday Jan 28, 2018 beginning with viewing/visitation at 1:00pm, followed by Eulogistic Services at 2:00pm, Western Assembly Building 9766 US 701 Newton Grove, NC. The family request in lieu of flowers please make a monetary donation to Cedar Grove Disciples Church in the name of Deacon Robert Atkinson.

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Guest Book
Family or Deceased Name: Atkinson Family
Message: May God forever be with you, he is in much better place.
Your Name: Thurman and Earlene Stroud
Date: 01-28-2018
Family or Deceased Name: Atkinson
Message: What a blessing to have many joyful memories of such a man as Uncle Robert
Your Name: LaKeshia, Janna,Jasmine,Jamilah
Date: 01-27-2018
Family or Deceased Name: Mr.Robert ATKINSON
Message: Praying for Family
Your Name: GAIL SMITH & FAMILY
Date: 01-27-2018
Family or Deceased Name: Deacon Robert E.Atkinson
Message: continuing to keep the family in our thoughts and prayers
Your Name: Jerome and Connie Bryant
Date: 01-27-2018
Family or Deceased Name: To Deacon Robert Atkinson Family
Message: I was sorry to learn of Deacon Atkinson's passing. I will remember him as being easy going and a true gentleman. May he rest in peace.
Your Name: Eula Sanders Barnes
Date: 01-27-2018
Family or Deceased Name: Atkinson Family
Message: Praying for you.
Your Name: Angela Baker-Moore & Family
Date: 01-27-2018
Family or Deceased Name: Deacon Robert Atkinson
Message: I love you Mrs Flonnie, Carletta and Lisa!!! Yall stay encouraged. Deac is truly gonna be missed. But he fought a GREAT fight. He's in peace now. I love him dearly n gonna miss him so much. I love yall and im lifting yall up daily. Stay strong.
Your Name: Maria
Date: 01-27-2018
Family or Deceased Name: Deacon Robert E Atkinson
Message: Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Atkinson family during this time of sorrow. Please know that Earth hath no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Even though you don't hear him singing down here, know that he is now a proud member of the heavenly choir.
Your Name: Ms Tina Ray and family
Date: 01-26-2018
Family or Deceased Name: Deacon Robert E. Atkinson Family
Message: Sorry to hear of the passing of my classmate. He will be missed by many. May the Lord comfort his family and give them strength during this diffulcult time.
Your Name: Ora Lee Williams, Dagsboro, De.
Date: 01-26-2018
Family or Deceased Name: Robert E Atkinson
Message: May God bless you during this time we are praying for you and your famiy
Your Name: Jerry Langley
Date: 01-26-2018
Family or Deceased Name: Robert E. Atkinson
Message: Some people come into our lives, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never the same.
Your Name: Denise Y. Atkinson, Daughter-in-Law
Date: 01-25-2018
Family or Deceased Name: Robert Atkinson
Message: Robert is resting now in God loving arms!
Your Name: The Baker Family _Benson,N C
Date: 01-25-2018
Family or Deceased Name: Robert E.Atkinson
Message: Mr. Robert will truly be missed. I am praying for the family. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal.
Your Name: Rev. Brenda. Royal
Date: 01-25-2018
Family or Deceased Name: Mr. Robert Earl Atkinson
Message: Sorry to hear the loss of Mr. Robert Earl. He was like another father to us, Massey children living next door. He kind and sweet neighbor, he will be miss by many. Pray that the family will find comfort and strength during this difficult moment.
Your Name: Iris Massey
Date: 01-25-2018
Family or Deceased Name: Deacon Robert Atkinson
Message: Sorry to hear about the passing of my friend,i will keep the family in prayer.
Your Name: Deacon Glenn&Evangelist Hattie Lofton
Date: 01-25-2018

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