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John Howard "Jack" Atwell II

1949 - 2017

John Howard "Jack" Atwell II obituary, 1949-2017, Knoxville, TN

BORN

1949

DIED

2017

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Cremation Options, Inc.

233 S. Peters Road

Knoxville, Tennessee

John Atwell Obituary

John "Jack" Howard Atwell, II

Knoxville, TN

John "Jack" Howard Atwell II, age 68, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 22, 2017, while surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was born January 20, 1949 in Steubenville, Ohio. Jack is preceded in death by father, John Howard Atwell and mother, Joyce Linette Buck. He is survived by wife, Judith Elaine Atwell; children, Tracie (Clark) Lee, John (Kristie) Atwell III, Jennifer (Jason) Vittatoe and Kimberly (Matt) Raby; grandchildren, James, Lauren, John IV, Gabriel, Logan and Ellison; siblings, Hank, Bill, Judy, Kenna Beth and Betty Kaye.

Jack graduated from Milford High (Ohio) and earned his BS from the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy. He began his career at Glick's Pharmacy and retired from CVS. Jack continued working part-time at Munsey Pharmacy before fully retiring in 2017. Many of his interests included boating, cars and motorcycles, antiquing, outdoor activities, and enjoying family time.

The family will welcome friends at West End Church of Christ, in Knoxville, on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 3:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. A Celebration of Jack's Life will follow at 4:00p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Jack's memory to West End Church of Christ, 8301 East Walker Springs Lane, Knoxville, TN 37923. Arrangements by Cremation Options, Inc. (865)6WE-CARE (693-2273) www.cremationoptionsinc.com

Published by Knoxville News Sentinel on Nov. 30, 2017.
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Our sympathy, love and prayers are with all of you. Jack was a special person and we are glad his physical suffering is at an end

Millie Atwell

November 30, 2017

WISHING YOU STRENGTH AND SOLACE DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOU FAMILY

MARY FRIEDRICH HUNTER

November 30, 2017

Jenn I am so very sorry for your loss. It is very painful to lose a parent. My heart goes out to all of you. Healing prayers for you and your family.

Ginger Jones

November 30, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss, Judi. You and your family are in my prayers. May God bless all of you and gather you in His arms, while you are going through this sad time

Connie Fall

November 30, 2017

Sending our deepest sympathy to your entire family. May God help all of through your hours of grief. Jack was a wonderful husband and father.
Our thoughts and prayers to your family.
Love,
Carolyn, Mark, Renee, Alex, Ryan, Brian, Dawn, and Mae McElmeel

Carolyn McElmeel

November 30, 2017

Sending love and prayers ,to you, Judi and all. May God bless, be with you and carry you through this very hard time.

Nancy Myers

November 30, 2017

Judi, sending prayers and hugs to you, my friend, and to the family. You know that he was a child of God, so I know that comforts you.

Much Love to you and prayers always.

Darlene Craig

November 30, 2017

My Prayers go out to all the family.

Bob Becker

November 30, 2017

My condolences to your family.
May God bless you.
Sending Prayers.

David Iles

November 30, 2017

Judi and family,
Sending love and prayers to all of you. My prayer is that God will hold you all in the palm of His hand and give you strength and comfort in the days ahead. Love and prayers, Brenda Shasteen Roberts❤❤❤

November 30, 2017

My Deepest Sympathy Judi and family this is a sad time my heart goes out to U Judi and ur family may peace be with you at this time of sorrow

Vickie Brock

November 30, 2017

Prayers for you all .......

Gary Johnson

November 30, 2017

Deepest condolences to Judi and family. Praying for comfort and peace during this sad time.

Brenda McDaniel-Tabor

November 30, 2017

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3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

West End Church of Christ

8301 East Walker Springs Lane, Knoxville, TN

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Celebration of Life

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West End Church of Christ

8301 East Walker Springs Lane, Knoxville, TN

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233 S. Peters Road, Knoxville, TN 37923

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