Obituary of Jeff Atkinson

Atkinson: Jeffery Dennis a resident of R.R.#6 Thamesville passed away suddenly as a result of an accident on March 8, 2016 at the age of 40. Best friend of and love of his life, Alana Pollard of Blenheim. Loving son of Dennis and Cheryl Atkinson of R.R.#6 Thamesville. Cherished brother of Jennifer and Greg Devries of Dresden; Jared and Christa Atkinson of Chatham. Most beloved uncle of Megan and Eric Devries and Jaymin Atkinson. Predeceased by grandparents Gordon and Jean Atkinson; Bill and Joyce Crow. Sadly missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and the Pollard family. Jeff spent most of his time helping and caring for others. He was a gifted metal fabricator and mechanic, he could often be found sharing these abilities with friends. He took pride in his work as a farmer and as owner of J.D. Atkinson Excavating. He had a unique ability to connect with anyone and has left his fingerprints on all those he met. Jeff gave his time to the Chatham-Kent 4-H Plowing Club as a leader and mentor and the Chatham Kent Plowman’s Association. Jeff shared his love of the land and knowledge with the youth in the community. Family to receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Sunday, March 13, 2016 from 2:00-4:00 & 6:00- 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will take place on Monday, March 14, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre, 565 Richmond Street, Chatham with Rev. Doug Rowley officiating. Interment to follow at Botany Cemetery. Donations to the Thamesville Improvement Associate-Splash Pad or the Jeff Atkinson Memorial Scholarship Fund (cheques payable to Ontario 4-H Foundation. In Memo-Jeff Atkinson) In Jeff's honor, please consider wearing your favourite ballcap. <iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/158751268" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> <p><a href="https://vimeo.com/158751268">Atkinson, Jeff</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user27484248">McKinlay Funeral Homes Ltd.</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>