Larry Stewart Atkinson

November 8, 1942 – December 9, 2015

Heaven opened up and took a special angel, our angel, Larry Stewart Atkinson, 73, of Shawsville, on Wednesday, December 9, 2015.

Larry was an entrepreneur/philanthropist, worked at the Virginia Department of Transportation, was in business 51 years with A-1 Auto Sales and A-1 Wrecker Service as well as Elliston Mobile. He was a charter member of the Elliston Rescue Squad, former member of the Elliston Fire Department, as well as member of the Craig Hill Masonic Lodge, Kazim Shrine Temple. Larry was President of the Shawsville Elementary School PTA and was proud recipient of the key to the town of Shawsville.

Larry loved to hunt, fish, collect antiques, listen to bluegrass, and was a huge Nascar fan. He never met a stranger, was loved by many and remembered by all who knew him.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Banks R. Atkinson and Clarice Stewart Atkinson. He is survived by his wife, Judy Austin Atkinson; daughter Lorrie Mims and husband Johnny of Murrells Inlet, SC; stepchildren, Rhonda Hall, Skeeter Hall and wife Shawna; grandchildren, Robbie Martin, Yvette Martin, Amber Hall, Adam Hall; great grandchild, Elli Hurst; special employee, Lynn Price; as well as his beloved pet, Prissy Cat.

Thanks to all the staff at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in SICU for taking care of our special Angel.

The family will receive friends on Friday, December 11, 2015, from 2-4 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2015, at 12 noon at Seneca Baptist Church, Elliston with Tony Atkinson and Steve Willis officiating. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery, Check.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Angels of Assisi, 415 Campbell Ave. SW, Roanoke VA 24016.