Atkinson, Wayne B., age 28 of Dayton passed away on September 13, 2007 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born April 2, 1979 in Dayton, the son of David Atkinson and Linda Lawson. He was employed as an independant roofer. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Johnnie R. Lawson. Survivors include his parents; grandparents, Irene Lawson, Enloe (Joyce) Atkinson; children, Taylor Rose & Ethan Atkinson; brother, Edward Hicks; nephew, David Jayden Alexander Hicks; step-fathers, Marion Hicks & Michael Taylor; uncle, Bruce (Theresa) Lawson; aunts, Brenda (Steve) Tressler, Debbie Lawson (Darrell Higdon), & Margie (Rick) Malone; girlfriend, Heather; and several cousins. Graveside services will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek on Monday from 6-8 PM. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to National City Bank in Wayne's name.