Randy Milton Atkinson

Randy Milton Atkinson, 68, gained his heavenly angel wings on December 31, 2025, peacefully at his residence after a courageous fight with cancer. He was born on June 10, 1957, in Charleston, SC, a son of the late Willie Thomas Atkinson and Louise Eugenia Wright Grainger. He is also preceded in death by his loving wife, Neva Johnson Atkinson, brothers Leon Thomas (Ricky) Atkinson, Eddie Arnold Atkinson, sisters Myrtle Louise Tilly and Shelvey Jean Atkinson.

He is survived by his special goddaughter, Tiffany Bowling, of Dalton, GA; his son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Dawn Atkinson, of Virginia; and his granddaughters, Cheyenne Atkinson of Charleston, SC, and Rayne Atkinson of Charleston, SC. Brothers and sisters in law, Keith Wayne (Charmin) Atkinson, Willie James Atkinson, Dickie Ray ( Annie) Atkinson; Sisters, Ruby Lee Rhame, Alice Faye Thompson. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Mark (Denise) Johnson of Murrells Inlet, SC, and his sister and brother-in-law, Keri (Quinn) Glover of Hollywood, FL.  He is survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He had many special friends he loved dearly.

Randy had a successful career in the heating and air industry. He loved what he did and only ended his career early do to medical conditions. He retired from Smoak’s Heating and Air, where he had worked for 20 years under the guidance of his boss and dear friend, William Smoak. He remained in touch with all the guys at the shop, and they were some of his dearest friends over the years.

Randy loved his music and all his fellow musician friends. They each held a special place in his heart. He lived to go to open mic nights and sing his original songs until the day he couldn’t anymore. Even then, he would sit and listen to his friends if the Lord allowed him to do so. A special thank you to each of you who made his nights and life a little richer.

We want to give a special thank you to the following: Low Country Oncology, Roper St. Francis Cancer Center, Roper Hospice, Herald’s Pharmacy, and special friends: Donald “Don” and Lynn Fieldman, Ron and Delilah Middlerooks, William “Bill” and Stella Phillips, Stewart and Amber Martin, Josh Rowe who have all played a special part in his medical care along his journey.

Randy was an active member of Bethany United Methodist Church, James Island, SC. He loved the Lord and, although he was a reserved, quiet soul, he never missed the opportunity to tell others what his God had done and was doing for him. He never took life for granted and was grateful for each day God gave him on this earth. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bethany United Methodist Church in his memory or the American Cancer Society.

A memorial service will be held January 17, 2026 @ 01:00 pm at Bethany United Methodist Church January  1853 Maybank Hwy Charleston, SC 29414 officiated by Reverend Susan Pennock. 

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Burroughs Funeral Home and Cremation Service (843.651.1440) of Murrells Inlet is assisting the family with arrangements.

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