Harold James Atkinson, one of ten children, was born April 11, 1942, to Lorenzo and
Elizabeth Atkinson in Birmingham, Alabama.

As a young man he moved to Omaha, Nebraska where he met Josephine Bonaparte.
They were married on October 1, 1962. Harold and his wife were blessed with their two
daughters before moving to Los Angeles, California in 1965. It was in Los Angeles
where Harold had three sons. He moved to Pomona to raise his children and later in life
had a fourth son.

Harold loved his family. His definition of family included his wife, children, siblings, their
children, and neighborhood friends. He would, and often did, give of his time and means
to those who needed help. Harold was a man who quietly served others.

Harold was a lover of American cars owning all of the big automotive brands, Buick,
GMC, Ford, Chevrolet, and Cadillac during his lifetime. He worked and owned full-service gas stations where he could satisfy his love of cars. Harold would often say, "Things have to be done quick, fast, and in a hurry!"
Later he became an Operating Room Technician at Inter-Community Hospital in Covina,
California. Harold was the darling amongst the staff members, receiving certificates of
appreciation and endless gifts of food. He retired to Bentley, Kansas with Josephine
where he watched western movies, played dominos, and enjoyed family. While in
Bentley, Harold became a volunteer fire fighter with the Bentley Fire Department.
Harold left us April 9, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Josephine; six children, Betty
(Derek) Demus, Carol (Greg) Arnwine, Jimmie (Georgette) Atkinson, Carlos (Bobbie)
Atkinson, Andrew Atkinson, and Paul Atkinson; eighteen grandchildren, seventeen great
grandchildren; two sisters Mary Peterson and Viola Patton; a host of nieces, nephews,
relatives and friends who greatly loved him.