JACKSONVILLE – Kenneth Lynn Atkinson 41, died at his residence in Onslow County on October 31, 2022.   Kenneth will be long remembered as a father, husband, brother, great welder, and friend to all who met him.   Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald Dean Atkinson and Sherry Ann Kiesler Atkinson.   Kenneth was survived by his wife Jaci Lynn Atkinson of Jacksonville; two daughters Makayla Atkinson of Stanley, NC and Mary Grace Atkinson of Jacksonville NC; two sons, Max Atkinson and Samuel Atkinson both of Jacksonville NC; and sister, Kimberly Dawn Atkinson along with brother-in-law Jamie of Virginia Beach VA; Joy and John Bennett, mother and father-n-law; Sister and brother in laws, Kayla Camden and spouse Jay, Indya Bennett and spouse Patrick, Chris Bennett and spouse Megan, Chris McGinnis and spouse Angel; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.   A visitation is scheduled 6:00-8:00PM Thursday November 10, 2022 at Jones Funeral Home in Jacksonville NC.