Raymond M. Atkinson, 95, of Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away on December 1, 2020 at the Lowrie Place.
He was born December 13, 1924 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania to the late William E. Atkinson and the late Bessie Dyke Atkinson Schaming.
Raymond worked as a salesman for Spang & Co., retiring in 1985. He was a member of Christ Community United Methodist Church. Raymond was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy & Marine Corp. during World War II. He was a member of the Second Marine Division Association, receiving 2 Purple Hearts. Raymond was a member of the Bantam Marine Corp League Detachment #743. He was a Charter Member of the National World War II Memorial and a Campaign Member of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation and the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Raymond was a Member of the Commanders Club of the DAV. Raymond was a member of U.C.T. He was a member of the Butler Historical Society. Raymond volunteered for meals on wheels for 18 years in Connoquenessing and also for the food cupboard in Butler. He also was a volunteer for Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center and his church. Raymond enjoyed being with his family and bowling.
Raymond is survived by his two daughters, Rose (Daniel) Vaughn of Slippery Rock, PA, Darlene (Ray) Blinn of Lansing, MI; two sons, Raymond J. (Paula) Atkinson of Butler, PA, David R. (Gwen) Atkinson of Butler, PA; six grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edith M. Domhoff Atkinson, who he married on September 29, 1945 and who passed away November 30, 2020; one sister, Mary Martin; four brothers, Bill Atkinson, Ralph Atkinson, Paul Schaming, and Ed Schaming.
Friends will be received Thursday, December 3, 2020 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Thompson – Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street Butler, PA.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 4, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at the Christ Community United Methodist Church, with Pastor Annette Gerber, officiating.
Officers and Members of the Bantam Marine Corp League Detachment #743 will conduct military services after the funeral service at the church.
The family wants to say thank you to all the “angels” at Lowrie Place for the great care they have taken of our Mom and Dad.
Burial will take place in the Greenlawn Burial Estates.
Due to Covid-19 State Guidelines, visitors are required to supply their own facial covering and to wear it along with maintaining social distancing. Groups are limited to 25 people.
Memorials are suggested to the Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 North Duffy Rd., Butler, PA 16001.
Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.