TRUMAN — William James Atkinson, a beloved father, musician, and skilled electrician, passed away peacefully at the age of 69 on Feb. 18, 2025. He was born on July 25, 1955, to Jerome and Marina (Schmiesing) Atkinson. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Feb. 26, at Zaharia Funeral Home in Truman. Burial will be at Ridgelawn Cemetery.