Paul B. Atkinson

Paul Atkinson, 82, of Columbus, OH, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012. He was born to the late Charles and Tessie Atkinson on August 8, 1929. Paul was a loving, dependable, family man. He was a WWII Navy veteran. He retired from Herman Falters Meat Packing Company after over 40 years of service. He was an active and long time member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church. Paul is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Atkinson; son, Paul C. (Amy) Atkinson; grandsons, Ryan and Nolan Atkinson; siblings, Helen Blevins, Charles Atkinson, and Richard (Carla) Atkinson; niece and nephews, Gail (Roger) Howell, Nicky Atkinson, and Joey Atkinson. Friends may call from 4pm-7pm on Friday, January 27, 2012 at the SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL1051 E. Johnstown RD. (at Beecher RD) Gahanna. Funeral Service will be at 10:30am on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Redeemer Lutheran Church 1555 S James Road, Columbus, OH 43227. Pastor F. Allan Debelak officiating. Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estate. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Paul’s memory may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church or Charity Newsies. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory or send a condolence.