Thomas L. Atkeson

Thomas Lamkin Atkeson, age 77, of Monterey, VA, passed away Monday, August 22, 2011 at Augusta Health, VA.

He was born April 19, 1934 in Norfolk, a son of the late John Conner and Louise (Lamkin) Atkeson. He was formerly a resident of Flemington, NJ before moving to Monterey, VA.

Mr. Atkeson was a graduate of Virginia Military Institute, class of 1957, having earned a degree in Civil Engineering. He served as an Officer in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1978, during which time he was with Field Artillery, the 82nd Airborne, Special Forces and a liaison to the U.S. Air Force. After retiring as a Major, Mr. Atkeson enjoyed a second career as a professional Civil Engineer.

Mr. Atkeson was a member of Monterey Presbyterian Church and the Highland County Historical Society. He was also a former member of the Flemington Rotary Club. He was an avid baseball player, photographer, and enjoyed crafting doll houses as well as doll house furniture, which have been sold internationally.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Katherine Louise Atkeson.

He is survived by his wife, Joan Marie (Dorf) Atkeson, whom he married April 3, 1958; a son and daughter-in law, John A. (Pete) and Kimberly Atkeson of Lexington, KY; a brother, John C. Atkeson, Jr. and wife, Nanci of Clayton, NC; a sister, Betty A. Salley and husband, George C. of Hartfield and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, October 14, 2011, at 11 AM in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Flemington, NJ, under the direction of Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ at a day and time to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to any of the numerous Highland County organizations or the American Cancer Society.