Robert Lee “Bob” Atkinson passed away Jan. 13, 2025. He was born August 26, 1940 in Shawnee, OK to Raymond and Helen (Hoover) Atkinson. He graduated from Shawnee High School. Bob married Bette June Potts on April 10, 1959 in Shawnee, OK at the First Presbyterian Church. He served in the Army during the Korean war and was honorably discharged. He worked for OG&E and retired after 33 years of service.
He was preceded in death by; his parents, and his brother, Ralph Edward Atkinson; sisterin- law, Ona Dean Atkinson; and brother-in-law, Wesley Potts.
Those left to cherish his memory are; wife, Bette Atkinson of the home; daughter, Debbie Dye and husband Terry of Shawnee; daughter, Terrie Ledinski and husband David of Shawnee; grandchildren, Austin Ledinski and wife Sadie of Seminole, Amanda Ledinski of Shawnee, Emily Ledinski of Shawnee, and Shelby Dye of Tecumseh; three great-grandchildren; brother, Raymond Atkinson of Shawnee; sister-in-law, Mae Potts of Shawnee, and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Services were held Jan. 17, 2025 at Resthaven Memorial Park, Shawnee with Pastor Keith Ward officiating. Burial followed at Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh.
