David “Ace” Atkinson, 75, of Winnie, died Monday, July 29, 2014, at Winnie Community Hospital, in Winnie. He was born August 3, 1938, in Robstown, to Linda Hunter Atkinson and Arthur Atkinson, and had been a longtime resident of the Winnie area. Ace was a United States Army veteran and retired from Goodyear as an electrical technician.
He was a gifted artist and collected antique glassware, he had an extensive Bible background, and will be remembered as a master at Trivial Pursuit.
Ace is survived by his wife of two years, Judy Atkinson of Winnie; son, John Atkinson of Sugar Land; sisters, Betty Towns and her husband, Roger, of Boerne and Kathy Elder of San Antonio; and many sisters-in-law and brothers-in-laws.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Maurine Atkinson; son, Kenneth Atkinson; and infant daughter, Carol Ann Atkinson.
A gathering of Mr. Atkinson’s family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 1, 2014, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 2, 2014, at Broussard’s. A family committal for Mr. Atkinson will be held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.
