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John Travis Atkinson

June 20, 1958 — January 20, 2024

John Travis Atkinson, 65, entered into rest Saturday, January 20, 2024. He was born to the late Bessie and Eldridge Atkinson and was a longtime resident of Burke County. He was a retired truck driver.

He is survived by two children, Trisha Atkinson Sikes (Charlie) of Waynesboro and John Atkinson, Jr. (Michaela) of Waynesboro; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; longtime companion, Rhonda Posey; and best friend, Larry Buxton.

The family will receive friends from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Friday, January 26 at the funeral home. Graveside Services will be held 2:00pm at Keysville United Methodist Church Cemetery with Curt St. Germaine officiating.

DeLoach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 220 East 6th Street, Waynesboro, GA   30830 (706-554-3531)

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Friday, January 26, 2024

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

Deloach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home

220 East 6th Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830

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Graveside Service

Saturday, January 27, 2024

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Keysville United Methodist Church

159 South Street, Keysville, GA 30816

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