Wesley Edward Atkinson, 80, of Christiansburg, VA, died October 29, 2026. Wesley was born January 1, 1946. Arrangements are by Horne Funeral Service and Crematory, Inc..
Updated · Source: Horne Funeral Service and Crematory, Inc.
Wesley was known to some as Wimpy. He spent a few years working for Poly-Scientific in Blacksburg before joining the Agriculture Department at Virginia Tech, where he retired after more than 35 years. In retirement he repaired small engines in his home garage and enjoyed muscle cars, go-cart racing, NASCAR, the outdoors, and gardening. He had been married 56 years and is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and a canine companion.
Summarized from the full obituary at Horne Funeral Service and Crematory, Inc..
Services
- Nov4
Visitation
Horne Funeral Home
Wednesday at 5:00 - 7:00 pm · 1300 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073
- Nov5
Funeral service
Horne Funeral Home
Thursday at 11:00 am · 1300 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073
- Nov5
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Thursday · 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073
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- When is Wesley Edward Atkinson’s funeral service?
- Wesley Edward Atkinson’s funeral service is November 5, 2026 at 11:00 am, at Horne Funeral Home, 1300 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073.
- When is the visitation for Wesley Edward Atkinson?
- Visitation for Wesley Edward Atkinson is November 4, 2026, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, at Horne Funeral Home.
- How old was Wesley Edward Atkinson?
- Wesley Edward Atkinson of Christiansburg, VA was 80 when Wesley died on October 29, 2026; Wesley was born January 1, 1946.
- Which funeral home is handling Wesley’s arrangements?
- Horne Funeral Service and Crematory, Inc. is handling arrangements for Wesley Edward Atkinson and publishes the full obituary, guestbook and flower orders on its website.