Service Schedule

Visitation
A family service open to the public will be held at 6:00 p.m., Friday April 26, 2019 at Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, Montana. There will also be a visitation one hour prior to the funeral on Saturday at the church.

Service
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Poplar, Montana.

Graveside Service
Burial will be in the Elmdale Cemetery following the funeral.

William Russell Atkinson
November 3, 1976 - April 23, 2019

Place of Birth: Poplar, Montana
Residence: Sidney, Montana
Age: 42

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William “Willie” Russell Atkinson AKA Wiggles, age 42, of Sidney MT formerly of Poplar, MT passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019.

Willie was born on November 3, 1976 in Poplar, Montana to proud parents Rhonda (Hollom) and Jamie Atkinson. When he was 3 days old, he was in car wreck and ended up having a broken leg. He graduated from Poplar High School in 1995 and worked there as a teacher’s aide. Willie grew up in Poplar, but moved later to Sidney for the better golf course. In Sidney, he worked in the oil field, at Gem City Motors, and went to Metz Fuel & Services where is he currently employed.

As you all know, Willie was an avid golfer, loved to hunt, play pool, and trap shooting with friends. He was well known for his teasing and always had a smile on his face. He grew up fishing and hunting with his dad, brother, uncles, and cousins.

He is survived by his father, Jamie and his mother, Rhonda; brother, Davy (Krystal) Atkinson; aunts and uncles, Swede (Lavina) Christian, Tom (Georgia) Atkinson, Leta Atkinson, Tana Atkinson, Sissy Atkinson, Denver (Rose) Atkinson, Brownie and Glenna Madden, Donna Prescott, Ida Donley, Jane Haase, Mary Solum, Orrin Hollom, and Andy Hollom; best buds, Tim Hagadone and Brent Moore, cousins; JayDean Christian, Danny Christian, Jamie Christian, Teri Christian, Tomi Peterson, Russell Cantrell, Rob (Lucia) Mitchell, Thummer (Missy) Atkinson, Zack (Candice) Atkinson, Jalee Atkinson, Stacy Atkinson, Chelsea Atkinson, DJ Atkinson, Paul Wayne (Lois) Atkinson, Wyatt (Sierra Rose) Atkinson, Klane Atkinson, Belle Jay Atkinson, Phoenix (Eddie) Atkinson, Kit Donley, Jon Donley, Tama Donley, Sonda Donley, Micheal Donley, Jason Donley, Michelle Donley, AJ Hollom, Jon Haase, Chris Haase, Linda Haase, Sammie Haase, Maybelle Archambeau, Davetta Archambeau, David Archambeau; niece, Heaven Escarcega and nephews, Hudson and Eli Atkinson along with numerous cousins and friends.

Willie was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Paul and Belle Atkinson, maternal grandparents, Oral and Evelyn Hollom; uncles, Davey Archambeau, Darrel Christian, JD Atkinson, Bobbie Atkinson; aunt Judy Mitchell; cousins, Tammy Atkinson, DeAnna Atkinson, Lady Cantrell, and Etta Mitchell. If we forgot anyone, please forgive us.

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Amanda Seigfreid (Sidney, Montana)
Apr 24, 2019

My prayers and thoughts are with Willie’s family and friends. He was always the person with a friendly hello and a happy word. He will be missed.

Jodi Shafer (Boise, ID)
Apr 24, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with your family.

Daren, Erin, Rowan and Drew Ellingson (Sidney, MT)
Apr 25, 2019

We always had a good visit with Willie at Metz, I'm pretty sure he saw one of us almost every day. He was full of smiles and ready to let me charge it to Daren's account! He was a very nice person and we will miss him. Our hearts go out to all of his family and coworkers.

Pam Taylor (Sidney, MT)
Apr 26, 2019

Willie, I hope you knew how much I enjoyed your smile and kind heart . Fueling my bus will never be the same. And for the record I have 4 Mondays left of school. You may be the only one who cared. RIP darlin. You will be missed .

Jake and Tara Carlsen (Sidney , Montana )
Apr 26, 2019

We're going to miss Willie very much. He always had a smile and some kind words for me every morning when I fueled up. Willie was very kind to me and my family and I just hope he is at peace now. Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with his family and friends.

Vicki Yasenosky-Hampson (Helena, MT)
Apr 27, 2019

Jamie & Rhonda, So very sorry for your loss. Wish there was something I could say to ease your pain. Know there isn't. Please know you are in my Prayers, as well as all of your Family.

Blaze Kleinjan (Kalispell, MT)
Apr 27, 2019

So sorry to hear about Willy. I am glad to have known and worked with him, though it was years ago he made every day for the better. I will miss seeing him and having a laugh together.

Bob & Terry McAnally (Poplar, MT)
Apr 27, 2019

Our hearts are broken for you all. May the Creator's arms wrap all of Willie's family and friends in loving, gentle arms as you all move through this time of loss and grieving. 20434

Enright & Cyndi Bighorn (Sisseton, SD)
Apr 27, 2019

Jamie & Rhonda and family, you are all in our prayers. We share your loss. May our Lord comfort you with His everlasting love.

Bob and Mary Dobias (Billings , Montana )
Apr 28, 2019

Sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ashley Volkman (Sidney, MT)
May 3, 2019

Just a couple of weeks ago we got to chat with Willie at the station and he made sure to bring my daughter a couple of suckers before he sent us on our way, telling us to enjoy our evening. His gentle, kind way is so very missed. Rest In Peace, Willie.