Vernon Atkinson

Vernon "Sug" Atkinson, 77, of Big Spring, died on Wednesday, January 9, 2008, in a Midland hospital. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, January 11, 2008 at the Mt. Olive Memorial Park with Robert Turner, officiating. He was born on May 21, 1930, in Big Spring, Texas and married Verlene Johnke on October 30, 1948 in Big Spring, Texas.Mr. Atkinson loved fishing, hunting and building projects and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of the Church of Christ.Survivors include his wife, Verlene Atkinson of Big Spring; one son and daughter-in-law, Roger Dale and Mary Ellen Atkinson of Big Spring; one daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Jackie Barber of Rowlette; three grandchildren, Kaman Barber of Michigan, Greg Atkinson and wife, Angela of Phoenix, Arizona, and Ginger Atkinson of Dallas; three great grandchildren, Donovan Barber of Dallas, Braden Atkinson, and Caleb Atkinson both of Phoenix, Arizona; and one sister, Ollie Atkinson of Midland.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,