Obituary of Laverne Charles Lefty Atkinson Laverne C. "Lefty" Atkinson age 77 of Oak Orchard Estates died September 5, 2008 in Batavia. He was born march 16, 1931 in Holley a son of the late Lawrence & Ruth (Ricebrook) Atkinson and had lived in this area all his life. He was a SGT in the US Air Force and served in the Korean War. He was a member and Past Commander of the Sheret post #35 American Legion, past Commander of Orleans County American Legion & the 8th District. He was also Vice Commander of the 7th & 8th district and for many years was the Chairman for Boys State in Orleans County. Lefty was a 32nd Degree Mason, member and Past Master of Renovation Lodge #97 F&AM. He was the current High Priest of the Royal Arch Masons and a member of Knights Templar.