Louis Gene Atkinson

Louis Gene Atkinson, 81 of Greensburg died in the arms of the Lord on Monday March 3, 2025.  He was born in Belle Vernon on June 28, 1943 to the late John and Sophie M. “Sally” (Foster) Atkinson Sr. Lou was raised in Belle Vernon graduating from Belle Vernon Area High School in 1961 and shortly after joined the U.S. Navy, stationed in Milton, FL.  He worked at the Walworth Factory and for Tom Perry Home Builders installing pipelines for construction.  He was an outdoor enthusiast, and if you were going to hang with Lou you certainly would find yourself camping, fishing, and floating down the river.  He never missed a chance in the great outdoors, and loved sharing the beauty of nature with everyone he loved.  When he wasn’t outside you could find Lou tinkering in the garage, carefully tending to his beloved Volkswagon Beetles.  Fond memories of Lou spending time with family and friends, casting his fishing reel relishing in the outdoors or always willing to lend a helping hand, and his spirited personality and huge heart will be missed deeply. Louis is survived by siblings; John Atkinson Jr. (Jessica), Sherry Milchovich; nieces and nephews; Leasa Joos, Lori Milchovich, John Atkinson III, Jami Fretts, Jodi Breinig, Jennifer Sheeler; nine great-nieces and great-nephews; his best friend and devoted girlfriend of 43 years Rosie Morrison and her family; her son Charles “Sammy” Morrison Jr. (Amy); her siblings; Harry Henry Jr., Lisa Rearick, Dawn Ligus (Eric), and Michelene Pritchett (Gary), brother-in-law Steve Handlan; grandchildren; Charles “Sammy” Morrison III, and Lillian Morrison who Lou was raising with Rosie.  Louis was met in heaven by his parents John and Sophia, as well as his nephew Jeff Atkinson; brother-in-law Raymond Milchovich; sister-in-laws Kimberly Ann Handlan, and Diana “Rusty” Henry; and Rosie’s son and daughter-in-law Damian and Jessica Morrison; and Rosie's parents Harry and Laura Henry, with whom Lou was very close with..  Per Lou all services will be private and entrusted to ASHLEY D. X. NYE CREMATION CARE & FUNERAL HOME INC. 408 Depot St. Youngwood. Please visit our tribute wall to leave a condolence or memory of Louis.

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