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William Atha Obituary

WILLIAMSTOWN - William Atha Sr, 85, of Florence, passed away Tue, April 3, 2012 at the St. Elizabeth Hospice Center in Edgewood. He was a self-employed foundation contractor and formerly the groundskeeper for the Boone Aire Country Club, a sales representative for Gates Forming Systems and Atha Hay & Straw Supply. He was a member of the Florence Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his wife of fifty one years, Wanda Poore Atha and his parents, Elmer and Mary Inez Morris Atha. Survivors include a daughter, Cheryl (Dennis) Caldwell of Georgetown; a son, William (Mary Leslie) Atha, Jr. of Monterey; a brother, Bob Atha of Williamstown; a sister, Marcella Calendar of Carrollton; four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 4-8pm, Thu with funeral service 10am, Fri, April 6th at Elliston-Stanley Funeral Home, 500 North Main St., Williamstown, KY 41097. Entombment will be in the Highland Cemetery Mausoleum, Ft. Mitchell. Memorials are suggested to St. Elizabeth Hospice, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017. Online condolences: www.stanleyfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Apr. 4, 2012.

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Pamela L. Wainscott

April 4, 2012

I am so sad to hear about Bill's death April 3rd. Bill was a person I had such deep respect for all of my life. He was a true "gentle man" as well as a gentleman. Bill's dear ones,his legacy,his wonderful family are his "true jewels".I will be praying for you in this sorrow at his passing.I love you all dearly.

Pamela L. Wainscott

April 4, 2012

A tribute to Bill is to look around him and to see all of those who respected and admired him so much--not to mention his wonderful family. He was a kind man and in every way a true gentleman in his ways. Such a life is a great blessing. What a lovely family he has left behind to remember him.I am saddened at his passing and pray that his dear loved ones raise their heads and hearts in praise of Bill as the sorrow passes.

April 4, 2012

billy, dot and i are keeping you and your family in our prayers. we ask God to look over you and your family. john mcknight

April 4, 2012

Cheryl and Family:

Jeanne joins me in expressing our sincere sympathy to your wonderful family and you during this extremely difficult period. Your Father was very proud of your family, as your entire family exemplified and were a classic example of your Dad's guidance and leadership, but more important his values, perspective, and outlooik on life. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and you.

Love,
Jim

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