Michael Sean "Mike" Atkinson, 54 of Benton, was a loving, caring husband, father, brother and friend.  He left this world suddenly on August 5, 2023.

Mike was born to Howard and Helen Ann (Golden) Atkinson on December 1, 1968, in Glen Cove, New York.

Mike grew up in Indianola Mississippi where he was a Cub Scout and played second base for the Little League Braves.

He attended and graduated from The Indianola Academy as a proud member of the Class of 1988.  While at "IA" Mike excelled at Track and Field and Cross Country where he was an exceptional long-distance runner, earning MVP his senior year.

Mike attended Mississippi Delta Community College and Delta State University where he majored in Business.  While at Delta State, Mike was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity.

Throughout his life, Mike was an avid and dedicated New York Yankees and Ole Miss Rebels fan.

Mike worked in agricultural and industrial sales for much of his life, and served as a substitute teacher at Benton High School, Benton AR.

Mike leaves behind a loving wife, Kim (Ferguson) Atkinson and his beautiful daughter Olivia Grace Atkinson both of Benton, AR, and two loving stepchildren, Presley and Austin Rail, both of Benton, AR.

Mike is survived by his brother Howard A. "Buzz" Atkinson IV, his Sister-in-Law Kim Spencer (Benton, AR) and his niece Brittany Atkinson Rilley and her husband Tim Riley of Greenville, MS.  He is also survived by his sister Adrienna Atkinson Muys, his Brother-in-Law Rich Muys (Milford, PA), his nieces Allyssa and Leah and his nephews Chris and John.

Mike is proceeded in death by his father Howard A. Atkinson III and his mother Helen Ann (Golden) Aldridge.

Mike leaves a list of friends too many to list here, which is a testament to his character and personality.  He was loved by everyone he had contact with, and he was a loyal friend for life.

A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 19th, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Ashby Funeral Home in Benton Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association and to the American Diabetes Association.

Online guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com