Mr. Reginald Dale Atkinson, 57 of Portsmouth, VA and originally from Wilson, NC, died at his residence on December 11, 2017.  Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Rose Church of Christ, 605 S. Douglas Street Wilson. Rev. Phillip Cox will be the eulogist. Burial will follow with military rites at Rest Haven Cemetery on Lane Street. The family will assemble on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. at 2703 Millhaven Court, Wilson, NC for the processional to the church. Professional and personal services are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home, Inc. 805 Nash St. E., Wilson, NC.  Direct condolences to edwardscares.com.