David Lindsey Atkinson, 47, of Wilmington passed away Sunday February 12, 2012 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
He was born November 24, 1964 to the late Dorothy Jones Hayes. He is preceded in death by his brothers William, Bert (Charlie), and Howard Hayes all formerly of Raeford.
He was a unique person, born hearing impaired, and learned to communicate by sign language and graduated from Morganton School for the Deaf in Morganton. He was an employee at K & W Cafeteria for the past 18 years, and was loved by all who knew him.
He is survived by his father James Atkinson (Gudrun) of Spring Hill, Florida; a sister Shirley H. Honeycutt (Lloyd); a brother James Hayes (Tami); aunt Louise (Ken); uncle R.B. Jones; and many nieces and nephews. He especially adored his great niece and nephew Katelyn and Michael Gieschen.
The funeral will be conducted on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 6 p.m. at the Seaside Chapel, with visitation to follow.
Burial will be Friday, February 17, 2012 at noon at Raeford Cemetery.
Flowers are welcome, and memorial contributions may be made to Seaside Chapel building fund, 105 Dow Road Carolina Beach, NC 28428.
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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation 1535 S. 41st Street Wilmington, NC 28403. 910.791.9099.