Mingo C. “Bud” Atkinson Jr. passed away on October 7th, 2024, just weeks before his 81st birthday. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bettye Atkinson, as well as his parents and sisters , Mingo C. Atkinson Sr., Myrtle A. Crawford, Judy C. Spence and Anita L. Love.
He is survived by his two sons, Christopher and Jared Atkinson; his sisters Myrtiss J. Houston and Angela L. Atkinson; his brother Stephen W. Atkinson; his great-granddaughter Eris Arena; his four granddaughters, Stephanie and Kristina Atkinson, Dorian Arena, along with Brittany Moon; his two grandsons, Kaivon and Geoffrey Atkinson and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Mingo was born on October 20, 1943, in Oklahoma City, OK. He joined the Air Force in 1972 after marrying his beloved wife on July 4, 1965. While serving in the Air Force, he received his Associate in Arts Degree from Belleville Area College in 1976; he finished his Active Duty term in 1981 as a Master Sergeant.
He was known for being a goofy, fun-loving grandfather who wanted nothing more than to make all of his grandchildren and great-grandchild happy. We will all miss him dearly.
“Grief is love with no place to go. It is the absence of presence, the hole left behind by the love, once shared never truly dies.” -Jamie Anderson.
Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.
Sorry for the loss of my brother,Mingo , gone too soon. Rest in heavenly peace. To my neices and nephews of Mingo and Bettye, they are in GODS hands and will be forever MISSED. Love All, keep heads up and smile to heaven, knowing they are both at PEACE in heaven.
Missing our hours & hours long phone conversations. No more drinking coffee together at my breakfast room table while looking out the window at the birds and squirrels. I’ll love you forever and always “little big brother.”
Buggs…XOXOXO
So glad I got to see you one last time and got a chance to give you a haircut. Will definitely miss you Uncle.
You will definitely be missed uncle bud. Thank you for the good times, the conversation we had about moma and the joy you brought to us all whenever you visited.
Much Love.
We’re so sorry about the passing of your brother.
We know that the Lord will comfort you, be with you, and give you peace now and in the days ahead. We love all of you and we’ll continue to pray for you.
READ more condolence under your grandma Bettye’s OBIT, too. LOVE TO ALL THE FAMILY.
May God richly bless the family.
Uncle Bud you will be missed so much. I’m so glad for the times we spent together and the fun we had with your great nephews and niece when they were young and they had the chance to see you while they were older. Such a fun, loving and adventurous guy. The mountain raod trips will always be my favorite. Rest well Uncle and prayers for everyone in the family.
Very sorry for your loss. Sending love and healing energy to all.
I offer my deepest condolences to my classmate, Angela, and the entire Atkinson family. I have known and loved this beautiful family for 60 yrs. I believe that big brother Mingo had already gone off to the service by the mid 60s. But, I can say that all of the attributes of their parents and siblings would make him a very blessed man. I will continue to pray for you all, asking God to keep you in His care. To be gracious to you; to turn His countenance towards you and give you peace.