William Craig Atkinson

May 22, 1982 - November 27, 2021

William Craig Atkinson “Will” of Pennsauken passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving wife and kids. He was 39 years old. Born in Marlton, Will grew up in Mount Holly and Worked as a heavy equipment operator for IUOE Local 825 in Springfield. He enjoyed climbing mountains, hiking, fishing, kayaking, golfing, and riding his quad. He was a graduate from Rancocas Valley Reg High School. Will enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a loving husband, father and God father. He was adventurous, thrill seeking and lived on the edge, always daring to climb the highest mountain, hike the longest trail. He loved everything about the outdoors. Will climbed Mount Rainier twice with his XCREW lifelong friend’s Rob, John and Timmy. He had a passion for life, fitness, learning, and helping others. Will selflessly served people battling the disease of addiction, and his spirit lives on through the lives he impacted. He is survived by his wife Johanna; 5 children: Liam, TJ, Zack, Starr, & Blaze; 3 God children: Julian, Jaylen and Jadiel; his father Desmond C. Atkinson of Browns Mills, and his mother Susan Carlucci-Fahy of Audubon; his sister Jennifer Plotts of Eastampton, and his brother Kevin Atkinson of Florida. His Aunt Barbara Carlucci and cousin Jennifer Banks of Elks Twp., and an abundance of friends that became family. Will is predeceased by his grandparents Margaret Craig & William Atkinson and Mary & William Carlucci and was the son-in-law of the late Vincent Bleasdale III, and his best friend Chea Jones. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday at 8pm at the Perinchief Chapels, 438 High St., Mount Holly. Friends may visit with the family on Monday from 6-8pm at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.