Cherokee Sentinel, July 17, 1942, page 1:
Obituary And Funeral Services Of Thomas Atkinson
Thomas Atkinson, the oldest child of Stephen and Frances Wright Atkinson, was born in Tow Low, Durham County, England, September 16, 1873. He was baptized by a bishop of the Church of England. When he was but 5 years old his father brought the family to America, residing one year in Pennsylvania. They then lived in Leavenworth, Kansas, for 5 years. The family then came to Cherokee, which has been the home town of Thomas Atkinson for 58 years.
A short time after moving to Cherokee the father was killed while shot-firing. So Thomas began railroading at 16 for the old Ft. Scott, Memphis and Gulf, which later became part of the Frisco System. For 40 years he railroaded as a brakeman, and for a while as yardmaster at Tulsa. He retired 12 years ago after a crippling accident. Mr. Atkinson continued to live with and support his mother. Since his mother's death his sister, May, has kept the home for him. he has not been ill at all, but quietly passed away in his sleep early Saturday morning, July 11th, 1942, in his 69th year.
The deceased is preceded in death by his father, his brother Joe, his mother, and his brother Stephen. There remains to mourn his passing, his two sisters, Mrs. Mary Ann Lamb, 2 miles west of Girard, and his sister May Atkinson of the home, other relatives in England and America, and numerous friends.
At the home verses from John 14 were quoted and prayer offered. The funeral cortege moved to the Methodist Church for a two-thirty service Monday, July 13th. Psalm 24 and 1 Corinthians 15 were followed by prayer. After the obituary, John 11 was used for the brief discourse. The mixed quartet sang "Sun of My Soul, Thou Savior Dear," "Lead Me Gently Home, Father," and "Pass Me Not, Oh, Gentle Savior." Musicians were Fred Sturgeon, Mrs. Olin Curry, Mrs. A.D. Hays, George Tharp, and Miss Audrey DeLapp. Pall bearers were Joe Lucci, Harry Price, George Miller, Jesse Spielman, Charley Sharp, James Wilkins. The interment in the Cherokee cemetery was in charge of the Masons and their Chaplain Bert Simpson.
Obituary And Funeral Services Of Thomas Atkinson
Thomas Atkinson, the oldest child of Stephen and Frances Wright Atkinson, was born in Tow Low, Durham County, England, September 16, 1873. He was baptized by a bishop of the Church of England. When he was but 5 years old his father brought the family to America, residing one year in Pennsylvania. They then lived in Leavenworth, Kansas, for 5 years. The family then came to Cherokee, which has been the home town of Thomas Atkinson for 58 years.
A short time after moving to Cherokee the father was killed while shot-firing. So Thomas began railroading at 16 for the old Ft. Scott, Memphis and Gulf, which later became part of the Frisco System. For 40 years he railroaded as a brakeman, and for a while as yardmaster at Tulsa. He retired 12 years ago after a crippling accident. Mr. Atkinson continued to live with and support his mother. Since his mother's death his sister, May, has kept the home for him. he has not been ill at all, but quietly passed away in his sleep early Saturday morning, July 11th, 1942, in his 69th year.
The deceased is preceded in death by his father, his brother Joe, his mother, and his brother Stephen. There remains to mourn his passing, his two sisters, Mrs. Mary Ann Lamb, 2 miles west of Girard, and his sister May Atkinson of the home, other relatives in England and America, and numerous friends.
At the home verses from John 14 were quoted and prayer offered. The funeral cortege moved to the Methodist Church for a two-thirty service Monday, July 13th. Psalm 24 and 1 Corinthians 15 were followed by prayer. After the obituary, John 11 was used for the brief discourse. The mixed quartet sang "Sun of My Soul, Thou Savior Dear," "Lead Me Gently Home, Father," and "Pass Me Not, Oh, Gentle Savior." Musicians were Fred Sturgeon, Mrs. Olin Curry, Mrs. A.D. Hays, George Tharp, and Miss Audrey DeLapp. Pall bearers were Joe Lucci, Harry Price, George Miller, Jesse Spielman, Charley Sharp, James Wilkins. The interment in the Cherokee cemetery was in charge of the Masons and their Chaplain Bert Simpson.
Cherokee Sentinel, July 17, 1942, page 1:
Obituary And Funeral Services Of Thomas Atkinson
Thomas Atkinson, the oldest child of Stephen and Frances Wright Atkinson, was born in Tow Low, Durham County, England, September 16, 1873. He was baptized by a bishop of the Church of England. When he was but 5 years old his father brought the family to America, residing one year in Pennsylvania. They then lived in Leavenworth, Kansas, for 5 years. The family then came to Cherokee, which has been the home town of Thomas Atkinson for 58 years.
A short time after moving to Cherokee the father was killed while shot-firing. So Thomas began railroading at 16 for the old Ft. Scott, Memphis and Gulf, which later became part of the Frisco System. For 40 years he railroaded as a brakeman, and for a while as yardmaster at Tulsa. He retired 12 years ago after a crippling accident. Mr. Atkinson continued to live with and support his mother. Since his mother's death his sister, May, has kept the home for him. he has not been ill at all, but quietly passed away in his sleep early Saturday morning, July 11th, 1942, in his 69th year.
The deceased is preceded in death by his father, his brother Joe, his mother, and his brother Stephen. There remains to mourn his passing, his two sisters, Mrs. Mary Ann Lamb, 2 miles west of Girard, and his sister May Atkinson of the home, other relatives in England and America, and numerous friends.
At the home verses from John 14 were quoted and prayer offered. The funeral cortege moved to the Methodist Church for a two-thirty service Monday, July 13th. Psalm 24 and 1 Corinthians 15 were followed by prayer. After the obituary, John 11 was used for the brief discourse. The mixed quartet sang "Sun of My Soul, Thou Savior Dear," "Lead Me Gently Home, Father," and "Pass Me Not, Oh, Gentle Savior." Musicians were Fred Sturgeon, Mrs. Olin Curry, Mrs. A.D. Hays, George Tharp, and Miss Audrey DeLapp. Pall bearers were Joe Lucci, Harry Price, George Miller, Jesse Spielman, Charley Sharp, James Wilkins. The interment in the Cherokee cemetery was in charge of the Masons and their Chaplain Bert Simpson.
Obituary And Funeral Services Of Thomas Atkinson
Thomas Atkinson, the oldest child of Stephen and Frances Wright Atkinson, was born in Tow Low, Durham County, England, September 16, 1873. He was baptized by a bishop of the Church of England. When he was but 5 years old his father brought the family to America, residing one year in Pennsylvania. They then lived in Leavenworth, Kansas, for 5 years. The family then came to Cherokee, which has been the home town of Thomas Atkinson for 58 years.
A short time after moving to Cherokee the father was killed while shot-firing. So Thomas began railroading at 16 for the old Ft. Scott, Memphis and Gulf, which later became part of the Frisco System. For 40 years he railroaded as a brakeman, and for a while as yardmaster at Tulsa. He retired 12 years ago after a crippling accident. Mr. Atkinson continued to live with and support his mother. Since his mother's death his sister, May, has kept the home for him. he has not been ill at all, but quietly passed away in his sleep early Saturday morning, July 11th, 1942, in his 69th year.
The deceased is preceded in death by his father, his brother Joe, his mother, and his brother Stephen. There remains to mourn his passing, his two sisters, Mrs. Mary Ann Lamb, 2 miles west of Girard, and his sister May Atkinson of the home, other relatives in England and America, and numerous friends.
At the home verses from John 14 were quoted and prayer offered. The funeral cortege moved to the Methodist Church for a two-thirty service Monday, July 13th. Psalm 24 and 1 Corinthians 15 were followed by prayer. After the obituary, John 11 was used for the brief discourse. The mixed quartet sang "Sun of My Soul, Thou Savior Dear," "Lead Me Gently Home, Father," and "Pass Me Not, Oh, Gentle Savior." Musicians were Fred Sturgeon, Mrs. Olin Curry, Mrs. A.D. Hays, George Tharp, and Miss Audrey DeLapp. Pall bearers were Joe Lucci, Harry Price, George Miller, Jesse Spielman, Charley Sharp, James Wilkins. The interment in the Cherokee cemetery was in charge of the Masons and their Chaplain Bert Simpson.
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