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Justin Atchison Obituary
Willard - Justin Atchison, avid hunter, sportsman, and coach, died in a hunting accident on November 10, 2018. He was 24. Justin Allen Atchison was born September 27, 1994 to Mike and Beth Atchison in Springfield, Missouri. He graduated from Willard High School in 2013. Justin loved to played baseball and football, and went on to play baseball at Evangel University. At the time of his death, he was a student at Missouri State University finishing his teaching degree.
Justin was a long time member of Crossway Baptist Church in Springfield and was saved in January of 2009. He worked on a farm in Willard, as well as coached both baseball and football at the Willard High School.
Justin is preceded in death by his Papa William (Bill) Muench, Great Grandpa William (Bill) Askew, Great Grandma Carrie Pullam, and Great Great Grandma Tinnin.
He is survived by his parents Michael and Elizabeth Atchison of Willard; his sister, Mikayla Wilson and her husband, Bryce Wilson of Springfield; his grandparents, Allen and Kathy Atchison of Willard, Maggie (Muench) and Len Thies of Springfield; great grandparents Walter and Florence Atchison of Willard, and Doris Askew of Springfield; 4 aunts and their husbands; 11 cousins; and innumerable extended family.
Services will be at Crossway Baptist Church (2900 N. Barnes Ave in Springfield) on November 17, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. The family will receive friends at the close of the service. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, tax deductible donations can be made to the Justin Atchison Scholarship Fund c/o Willard Children's Charity Fund, 500 E. Kime St, Willard, MO 65781.
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Bill and Deidre Templeton
November 15, 2018
So, so sorry for your loss. Your family continues to be in our prayers. We love you guys.
Susie Hampton
November 14, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. Justin was one of the kindest and respectful boy and young man I have ever met. He always talked with me when he saw me. He called me Nonnie and said I love you when parting. You all did a wonderful job raising Justin. He will be greatly missed. God Bless you all.
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