George L. Atkinson

HIS LIFE STORY George Leonard Atkinson (called Georgie) was born October 22, 1940, to the late Isaac Alexander Atkinson, Sr. and Bertha Pearl Contee Atkinson of Marple Delaware County, PA. George departed this life on Thursday, June 1, 2023. George was one of eleven children. Although he was not the eldest, all his siblings, turned to him for advice in which he readily gave no matter what the subject. He was educated in the Marple Newtown School System. George was a great athlete, excelling in variety of sports. He played baseball and earned 3 varsity letters, ran track and earned 3 varsity letters, and played basketball and received 2 letters. However, football was the ultimate sport for him. In playing football, George scored his first touchdown as an eighth grader on the high school varsity team where he ran for 81 yards against Nether Providence High School. George set many records in playing football which eventually led to him being inducted in the Marple Newtown Hall of Fame. While serving his country in the Army, George met the love of his life, the lovely and adoring Theresa Marie Bass who was residing in Tacoma, Washington. From this union of over 50 years, they had three wonderful sons George Jr, Eugene, and Isaac. George loved his sons!!! George was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Marple. In his younger years he sang on the choirs, was a Sunday School teacher and participated in the youth fellowship. In more recent years he was the church organist, Chairman of the Trustees Board, and overall worship leader. George loved a good praise and worship. Aside from his many duties at Marple, he was an active member of the Brotherhood Breakfast Association of Chester and Vicinity, the Trustee Union of Chester and Vicinity; and he also was a teacher at the First Pentecostal Church School of Ministry where he had previously earned his 3-year certificate. George wholeheartedly followed the instruction of Matthew 28:19 & 20 for he and Theresa served as foreign Missionaries for more than 15 years travelling to such lands as Mexico, Honduras, and Jamaica. They did many good works in those countries. George held various employment positions which included ownership of a 7 Eleven franchise in Chester, PA and the ownership of a Jewelry store in the University City area of Philadelphia. Preceding him in death were his five brothers: Isaac Jr., Bernard, Donald, James, and Stephen; and three sisters Gloria Carter, Louise Spicer, and Doris Ward. He leaves to cherish his memory: His wife Theresa, one daughter Carmen Renee Green of Tacoma, WA, 3 sons: George Jr. (Danielle), Eugene (Aneca) and Isaac; two sisters: Catherine and Bertha Pearl; 5 grandchildren: Ariana, Brittany, Zykeisha, Andria and Mika; 2 godchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. George was affectionately called dad by Annie Marie Atkinson and Andre Harrison Lovingly Submitted The Family In lieu of flowers all contributions be sent to the First Baptist Church of Marple, 717 Old Marple Road, Springfield, PA 19064.

George L. Atkinson

October 22, 1940 - June 1, 2023