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Ben Atchison Obituary


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ATCHISON, Ben, Jr. BEN HART ATCHISON, JR. (1927 - 2011) Ben Atchison of Decatur passed away on March 10, 2011. Surviving him are his wife, Jo Barron Atchison, sons Scott and Lee, grandson Carter, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Alice and Ben Atchison, Sr. and his sister June Stokely. Ben was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on October 26, 1927. His family moved to Atlanta, GA where he attended Boys High and he received a Degree in Business from Emory University. For thirty years, he served as an accountant for Shell Oil Company and he also served in the United States Navy after the end of World War II. He raised his family in Atlanta and he volunteered in many organizations there, such as the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus. Ben served as a deacon and a dedicated choir member of Atlanta's First Baptist Church. When he moved his family to Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church, he served as a deacon there also. A Memorial Service will be held at Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church, 2715 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA on March 26, 2011 at 11AM. The family will receive friends at a reception immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation Society and Memorial Centers in Marietta. (770) 420-5557

Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Mar. 13 to Mar. 20, 2011.
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Dear Scott,
Thinking of you and your mom. Remember meeting your parents so pleasantly at their house with you.
Much love,
Tricia

Patricia McLean

March 27, 2011

Jo: We have been friends since childhood, so Ben's death is a sad occasion for us. Though not unexpected, you are never ready to let go long time relations. He will be missed by all who knew him, and we, like you, will remember the good times of years gone by. We are sorry that we will be unable to share Ben's memorial with you and your family, but we have another commitment. Our love and sympathy are with you all now and always.

Lou & Jack Ferguson

March 25, 2011

I have a lot of good memories of Mr. Atchison! I especially loved him trying to get Carter to say "grand pa" when he was a very tiny tot. My sympathy to Mrs. Atchison, Lee, Scott, and Carter.

Cynthia Maloof Reed

March 21, 2011

Scott, our prayers continue for you and your family during this time of loss. May God continue to be with you, your mother and brother now and in the coming months and years. Much love...

Rayford and Laura Taylor

March 21, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tonya Pitts-Lindsey

March 20, 2011

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