Clarence White Atkinson

Clarence W. Atkinson, 95, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. He served during WWII in the U.S. Army, and was retired from N&W Railroad. He was preceded in death by his son, Roger D. Atkinson; parents, Dock Isaac White Atkinson and Clara Jewell Atkinson; brother, Taylor Atkinson; and sisters, Bonnie Henson, Merle Bean, and Marion Janney. His surviving family includes his wife of 71 years, Janice Oxley Atkinson; children, Sandra A. Anderson and husband, Walt, and Mark R. Atkinson and wife, Ponza; 4 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and brothers, Russell, Hampton, and Scott Atkinson. The family extends heartfelt thanks to Salem Terrace and Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their loving care. A period of visitation will begin at 12 Noon on Monday, December 26, 2016 in the chapel at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. His funeral service will begin at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Jimmy Pentecost officiating. Burial will follow at Piedmont Cemetery in Shawsville. In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions may be made to the Piedmont Campmeeting Association at PO Box 615 in Salem, Va. 24153. Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com. Service Details. Visitation When Monday, December 26th, 2016 12:00pm - 1:30pm Location John M. Oakey & Son Chapel Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Service When Monday, December 26th, 2016 1:30pm Location John M. Oakey & Son Chapel Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Interment When Monday, December 26th, 2016 1:30pm Location Piedmont Cemetery Address Alleghany Spring Road Shawsville, Virgina 24162