Daniel Cleveland Atkinson

Daniel Cleveland Atkinson, 90, of Gastonia, passed away November 20, 2012 at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas. He was born October 30, 1922 in Fork, SC, son of the late Richard Cleveland and Sarah Fleetwood Atkinson. A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Wampee, SC, officiated by Frankie Vereen. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII as a submarine radio operator. He was a former Deacon of East Baptist Church in Gastonia and a current member of Love Memorial Baptist Church in Gastonia. He retired from Ticaro Threads Inc. in Gastonia after 47 years. He was a graduate of The Citadel. Mr. Atkinson is survived by: his daughter, Dana A. Martin; grandchildren, Jeremy and Corey Wilhelm; great grandchild, Lauren Wilhelm. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by: wife, Carrie Belle Ward Atkinson. Memorials may be sent to the Humane Society of the United States, Dept. H01EE110603001, 2100 L. Street, NW Washington, DC 20037. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. A guest registry is available at www.greenefuneral.com