Jimmy Atkinson, 62, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 12, 2021. He was born September 17, 1958, in Little Rock, Ark., to Flora Atkinson and the late Legolia Atkinson, Sr. He was preceded in death by his father, Legolia Atkinson, Sr.; brothers, Sam Atkinson, Sr. and Robert Jones; and sister-in-law, Gloria Atkinson. He leaves to cherish his memory: mother, Flora Atkinson; sister, Carrenthia Atkinson; brothers, Maurice Atkinson, Ronnie Atkinson (Cynthia), Legolia Atkinson II, Rashad Atkinson, and Aristal Atkinson; sister-in-law, Shirley Atkinson; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services with be Saturday, September 18, 2021, 11 a.m., at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 1200 Hanger Street, Little Rock, Ark., 72202. Viewing prior to service starting at 10 a.m. There will be a walk-through visitation on Friday, September 17, 2021, from 2-5 p.m., located at Ruffin-Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester Street, LR, 72202. Masks are required. Social spacing is observed.