Dustin Jay Atkinson

Dustin Jay Atkinson, beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022, after a tragic accident. He was born the son of Charles and Marcia (Brown) Atkinson on September 14, 1986, in Des Moines, Iowa.

Dustin graduated from Lincoln High School in 2004. He never met a stranger and would share his thoughts and feelings with everyone. He enjoyed building computers, working on cars, and loved motorcycles. Some of his hobbies included installing stereo systems, car stereo system competitions, fishing, computer gaming, video games, pit bulls, and skateboarding was a lifelong passion of his. Most of all, he enjoyed being with his family and friends.

Those left to honor his memory are his 6 children, Dylan, Christian, Skylor, Corena, Natalie, and Olivia; his parents, Charles and Marcia Atkinson; his siblings, Nicky (Geoffrey Sr.) Gearhart and Char (Cody) Lawrence; his nephews and niece, Geoffrey Jr., Austin, Peyton, Hailee, Ethan, and Liam; and many other loving relatives and many special friends.

Dustin was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Walter and Leila Atkinson; maternal grandparents, Richard and MaryJane Brown; and his aunt, LuAnn Polson.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2022. A second visitation will be held on Friday, July 22, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., with a funeral service to follow at 1:00 p.m., at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Burial will take place at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Des Moines following services.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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