| Luther Albert Atkinson | |
1897-1978 |
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| Gospel Preacher In Metro Atlanta, Georgia In The Early To Mid 20th Century | |
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| Obituary In The Gospel Advocate | |
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L.A.
Atkinson, better known to his friends as Luther, was born July 5, 1897
in Lawrenceville, Ga. Brother Atkinson filled many pulpits during his 38
years from the beginning of his ministry in 1940 with the Griffin, Ga.,
congregation until the time he departed this life to be with his Maker
on October 13, 1978. Brother Atkinson’s love for the truth and his
earnest desire to spread God’s word carried him to several different
states and congregations. Some of those were Griffin,
Ga.; Allendale, S.C.; Waynesville, N.C.; Carey Park in Atlanta,
Ga.; Barnwell, S.C.; Bowden, Ga.; Elberton, Ga.; and Camilla,
Ga.
In 1919 Brother Atkinson married Mattie Ray and to this union were born three boys and three girls; however, Mattie was taken from him and on December 16, 1953. Brother Atkinson married Mae Ledford, 570 E. Lanier Ave., Fayetteville Ga. 30214. Brother Atkinson suffered a stroke in May of 1972 leading to his death. He was truly a servant of God, ceasing not from his labors, whose works will surely follow him. (Romans 14:13.) —Ted Prater, P. O. Box 171, Morrison, Penn. 37357., GA, Vol. CXXII, No.13, July 24, 1980, page 470 |
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| Directions To Grave | |
Luther A. Atkinson is buried in northeast Henry County, Georgia in the Fairview's South Cemetery. The cemetery is located on Fairview Road between Patillo Rd and Thurman Road. In the cemetery the grave is located toward the middle and front. Contact the cemetery office for specific location. |
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  Mattie Lois Atkinson Sept. 28, 1897 Nov. 13, 1952 She was the world's best She died in the Lord  Luther A. July 5, 1897 Oct. 13, 1978 He Died Fighting For The Lord |
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