Warren Russ Russell Atkinson Sr.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Fran Atkinson, his step-daughter, Vickie Thornton, his 3 children, Warren Russell Atkinson Jr., Carol Bergmann and Christine Arnold, as well as his 6 grandchildren, 1 step-grandson and 5 great grandchildren. Special heartfelt thanks to family friend Nelva Grace for the wonderful care and support over the years.

Russ was a Greensboro resident for 43 years, an accomplished drummer, longtime supporter of the Atlanta Braves, and a lover of food and music. He was a lifelong Quaker and recent member of the Muirs Chapel United Methodist Church. He served as District Manager at NFIB for 33 years and was a graduate of Westchester University, receiving his master’s degree from Temple University. He was a 32nd degree Mason at Lansdowne Lodge No. 711 F. & A.M. of Pennsylvania, achieving his 25 year service award. His great sense of humor, amazing blue eyes and his love of life will be missed by many.

There will be a memorial celebration at Hanes-Lineberry at 515 N. Elm St, Greensboro on Wednesday March 19th at 2pm with a visitation to follow. Friends and family are all welcome.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Friends Home Guilford, 925 New Garden Rd., Greensboro, NC 27410, in his memory.

Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com