Charles R. Atkinson (1924-2020)

ATKINSON, MARSH

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 6/2/2020 at 17:36:36

Charles R. “Chick” Atkinson, 96 of Cedar Rapids died on Sunday May 24, 2020 at West Ridge Care Center. Services on Friday at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Burial with military rites at the Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include two daughters Nancy Fahlen of Mesa, Arizona and Kathy Garrett of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren; Patrick (Stacey) Garrett of Clarksville, TN., Jeanne Garrett of Cedar Rapids, Tina (Mike) Chen of Franklin, MA., Amy (Nick) Murphy of Idaho Falls, ID., Tim Fahen of Lexington, SC.; great grandchildren Jory (Ashley) Garrett of Choctaw, OK, Bryce Merchant of Kelly, Iowa, Nathan Merchant of Vinton, Iowa, Casey Brossman of Clarksville TN., Ty Garrett of Clarksville, TN., Abigail and Grace Chen of Franklin, MA, Baylee Cook, Jaylynn and Lyllie Murphy all of Idaho Falls, Idaho; great Great Grandchildren Angelique Garrett and Jory Jr. Garrett both of Choctaw, OK , and Connar Brossman of Clarksville, TN. He was preceded in death by his wife, and two brothers Marsh and Allen.

Chick was born on May 24, 1924 in Washington, Iowa the son of Dale and Mabel (Marsh) Atkinson. He married Marjorie Ferguson on December 15, 1946 in Cedar Rapids. Marjorie passed away in 2006.

Chick worked for Alliant Energy in the Street Light Maintenance Dept. for over 30 years retiring in 1987. After his retirement he worked for Enterprise Car Rental for 18 years retiring again in 2017. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and proudly served in the Army during WWII. During WWII he was stationed in the European Theater and received the Bronze Star.

Chick enjoyed square dancing, had a great sense of humor, and was a real jokester. He will forever be remembered as a wonderful husband, father and grandfather (affectionately known by Grandpa Charlie) whose memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him.