Mark Alan Atkinson, 50, of Syracuse, passed away at 1:43 pm on Monday, June 12, 2023. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, August 25, 1972, to Beryl and Deborah (Beasley) Atkinson.
Mark graduated from Mississinewa High School and attended Purdue University, graduating with his Bachelor’s Degree. Mark was on the Mississinewa HS track team where he was a pole jumper. He was #1 tennis player his sophomore year and #2 doubles his junior and senior years. He’s played some kind of sport all his life.
He worked as an Insurance Agent for many years with Northern Lakes Insurance Company. Mark was an avid golfer and Purdue basketball fan. He enjoyed being with his family and attending all sorts of family events. Mark loved going to the beach, the mountains, and listening to 80’s music. He also loved cards and board games.
Survivors include his parents, Beryl and Deborah Atkinson of Bradenton, FL; sister, Michele (James) Nelson of Marion, brother, Micah Atkinson of Gas City; aunts, Kenya Beasley, Michele Turco, Patricia Atkinson, and Marcia Atkinson; uncle, Gary Beasley; 7 nieces and nephews; and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by both sets of grandparents, Dorothy and Gus Beasley and Kathryn and Claude Atkinson; six aunts: Sharon Brannock, Joyce Kaiser, Sandra Laub, Kay King, Janice Gaskin, and Peggy Beasley; three uncles: Ron Beasley, Carl Atkinson, and Michael Atkinson; and five cousins: Sheila Kelich, Connie Atkinson, Jeffrey Gaskin, Jill Gaskin, and Dee Dee Hall.
The family will receive visitors from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Eastview Wesleyan Church, 414 North 10th Street, Gas City, IN.
Immediately following the visitation, a service to celebrate Mark’s life will begin at 1:00 pm with Rev. Mark Atkinson officiating.
Arrangements are entrusted to Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral & Cremation Service, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main St., Gas City, IN.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.
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