Cofield’s Corner

Published 1:02 pm Wednesday, October 23, 2024

By John Cofield

 

A character if ever there was one, Will “Big E” Atkinson left a legacy of laughs and love. He was an Elvis impersonator who was also known for his day job at Walmart, where he serenaded shoppers. His nights were highlighted with antics like standing on the bar at The Library bar and remembering “The King.” 

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“Big E was a force of nature. His big heart and pure kindness can never be replicated”

-Mills Hawkins 

 

“There was no better surprise than walking into Walmart on a Saturday morning and hearing Will singing Suspicious Minds.”

-Dion Kevin 

 

“If it makes you and others happy then freaking share it, brothers and sisters! Don’t keep that love inside! 

-Will Atkinson, “Big E”