Kenneth Austin Atkinson, age 49 of Cookeville, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at the Tristar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00 pm at the Jennings Funeral Homes Chapel in Jamestown. Burial will follow in the Springs Chapel Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Jennings Funeral Homes Chapel in Jamestown.

Kenneth is survived by his:
Wife, Theresa (Norton) Atkinson
Children, Austin Atkinson, Bethany Atkinson and Chloe Norton
Bonus Son, Cody Blake
Parents, Frank and Brenda (Jennings) Atkinson
Sister, Bridgett Castleberry and husband Kevin
Brother-in-law, Nicholas Norton and wife Charity
Sister-in-law, Melissa Sanchez and husband Jose Melendez
Nieces and Nephews, Harrison, Mason and Bryson Castleberry
Cameron Norton
Diego and Tyrique Sanchez
Kaileah and Kayne Melendez
Lyra and Aryah Norton
A host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other family and friends
Little Furry Buddy, Coco

He is preceded in death by his:
Grandparents, Charlie and Martha (Creason) Atkinson
Girnel and Lizzy (Harding) Jennings
Second Mother, Aunt Willie Smith
Mother-in-law, Shirley Jean Coleman

Jennings Funeral Homes of Jamestown is in charge of services for Kenneth Austin Atkinson of Cookeville.