Cyrus Foss Atkinson III, 67, died August 7, 2014. He was born in Shell Lake, WI on November 21, 1946. Cy served in the US Army. He graduated with 2 associate degrees. For 37 years, Cy worked as a Technical Software Support Specialist for IBM, where he was well known and respected by his colleagues. He loved woodworking and playing games on the computer. Cy adored spending time with his grandchildren.
Cy is survived by his wife, Patricia; son, Cyrus and wife, Nicole, and their daughter, Piper; son, Zachary and his son, Brodie; parents, Janet and Cy Jr.; sister, Sheila Shaffer; brothers, Curtis and wife, Kyle, and Clinton and wife, Barbara.
A memorial service will be held 7:00pm Monday, August 11, 2014 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 SE Maynard Road, Cary, NC 27511 followed immediately by visitation until 9:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Cy may be made to American Cancer Society, 8300 Health Park, #10, Raleigh, NC 27615 or a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent through: www.brownwynnecary.com
