Russell Anthony Atkinson III, age 32, of Troy, OH passed away on Monday, September 11, 2018 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born November 2, 1985 in Greenville, OH to Pamela Skidmore and the late Russell Anthony Atkinson, Jr. In addition to his father, he is also preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Russell Anthony Atkinson Sr. He is survived by his wife Sara Atkinson; daughter Arianna Atkinson; mother Pamela Skidmore; paternal grandmother Joan Mowry; maternal grandmother Pat Black; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, September 17, 2018 at Zion Cemetery in Eaton, OH. Girton Schmidt & Boucher Gard Funeral Home in Eaton is assisting with arrangements. Memorials may be sent to funeral home to assist with final expenses. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.gsbfuneralhome.com.