Gerald Roger Atkinson

Gerald Roger Atkinson, age 73, of Asheboro passed away on September 8, 2025 at Moses Cone Hospital.

Mr. Atkinson was born in Moore County, NC on February 13, 1952 to Herman and Betty Beamer Atkinson and was a graduate of North Moore High School. Gerald served his country in the U.S. Army National Guard. He was a member of Reach Church, where he served on the board of directors. Gerald was employed in sales his entire life. Gerald moved his family to Texas in 1990 and went to work with Blue Pond Stairs in Ft. Worth. He later purchased the company and changed the name to Metro Stairs. Gerald and his family moved back to North Carolina in 2005. He was the former owner/operator of Asheboro Farm & Garden. Gerald was a great dad and husband who read his bible and prayed every day.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Belinda Allen Atkinson; children, Lindsey and John Mark Atkinson both of Randolph County. Nine siblings-brothers, Dwight, Leon (Jennifer), Kent (Rhonda) and Neal Atkinson (Susan) all from Randolph County; sisters, Edith Beck of Surry County, Peggy Busick of Guilford County, and Nancy Jester (Dale), Karen Lovelace (Ricky) and Pam Hutchens all from Yadkin County.

A celebration of Gerald’s life will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Reach Church (formerly Asheboro First Assembly), 909 Meadowbrook Road in Asheboro with Rev. Kim Snyder and Rev. Dave Snyder officiating. A private burial will be held.

In lieu of flowers, you may donate to a Memorial Fund at Reach Church, 909 Meadowbrook Rd., Asheboro, NC 27203.

Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro is honored to be serving the Atkinson family.