Jerold Ray Atkinson, 45 of California departed this life on August 26 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, after complications with Crohn’s disease. Born Dec. 1, 1967 in Minneapolis, MN, he is the son of Gerald Ray Atkinson of Montezuma, KS and the late Kathleen Ann Kitzrow Atkinson. Jerry was a 1986 graduate of Park Rapids Area High School in Park Rapids, MN. He enlisted in the United States Navy in October 1990, and proudly served his country with 20 years of dedicated service, retiring in October 2010 as a Chief Petty Officer. Jerry was extremely proud of his naval service, serving in Operations from Desert Storm through Operation Enduring Freedom. He went on to marry his beloved wife Kristie Loucks in Lexington Park. After retirement he was employed as a contractor with the Department of Defense. He was employed by Lockheed Martin as a Quality Assurance Inspector and by Basic Commerce Industries (BCI) as a Logistics Specialist. He was an avid fisherman, but his greatest love was for his family. He was actively involved in his children’s sports activities and enjoyed spending time with them. In addition to his father, Gerald Atkinson, Jerold is survived by his loving […]
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