Marvin Elmer Atkinson

Marvin Elmer Atkinson, Jr., 76, of New Castle passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. He was born March 22, 1948 in Monticello, KY to the late Elmer and Opal (Lee) Atkinson.

Marvin loved working on cars and would do automotive work for so many people. He especially loved going to car shows, his old 1947 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible and riding his motorcycle. Marvin did not know a stranger and would always help anyone in need, he believed in always doing the right thing. Marvin also enjoyed camping with Lea, teaching others to work on cars and watching movies. He also enjoyed going for rides and looking for old cars. He loved working on stuff and making thing run again. 

He is survived by his sons, Kevin (Jeaneen Guffey) and Shawn (Audrey) Atkinson; daughters, Shannon Massengale and Tammy (Rob) Wolf Reed; grandchildren, Kyle (Courtney Wiese) Atkinson, Tristan Massengale, Leland Massengale, Dakota Atkinson, Kolby Atkinson and Tyler Reed; great-grandchildren, Laine and Jackie Wiese Atkinson; nephews, Bo and Stevie Atkinson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Lea Atkinson and sister, Villa Williams; brother Eugene Atkinson; sister, Mildred Atkinson.

Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Monday, March 3, 2025 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Brad Hacker officiating. Burial will follow in Hillsboro Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. prior to the service. You may express condolences or share a memory of Marvin at www.hinsey-brown.com.