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Charles Atchley Obituary

Charles Mac Atchley, age 69, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 8, 2017. He is survived by his son, Daniel (Sheila) Atchley; girlfriend, Liz Santonelli; and her children, Brandon, Josh, and Paige Quick; devoted sisters, Kay Graefen and Barbara Hurt; loving nieces and nephews, Thomas (Susan) Atchley, Tammy (Ken) Gruman, Charles Michael (Terri) Malay, Robbie (Rachelle) Graefen, Leonard (Elizabeth) Graefen, Janice (Stephen) Page, Belinda Hurt, April Hurt, Steven Stately, Theresa Sanchez, Donna Westbrook; as well as many great nieces and nephews. Charlie was a truck driver by trade and a proud Vietnam Veteran. He was active in the Eagles Club for many years. Charles was preceded in death by his parents William J. and Grace Atchley; brothers, Douglas (Billie) Atchley, and William J. Atchley Jr; nephews, Dennis Atchley, Timothy Atchley and Billy Weatherford. A Military Gravesite Service will be Friday, January 13, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel Lawn Cemetery, 8178 Cline Avenue, Schererville, IN. A Memorial gathering will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Club, 7229 W. 25th Ave Gary IN. Should friends desire; memorial contributions can be given to the family, in lieu of flowers, to assist with funeral expenses. "Uncle Charlie" will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. God Grant Him Eternal Peace. www.ridgelawnfuneralhome.com

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Published by Post-Tribune on Jan. 12, 2017.

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Leticia Pyle

January 8, 2025

So many great times ,we all miss you very much,these years have gone by always in our hearts

Tommy

January 7, 2025

Love and miss you Uncle Charlie ....Tommy & Suzy

Tommy and Suzy

September 12, 2024

Love and miss you very much Uncle Charlie Happy Birthday....Miss our talks and good times together love you always...Tommy and Suzy!!!!

Leticia Pyle

September 11, 2024

We all miss you very much,all the good times we all had,good memories,Happy birthday your flying with the angels and will never be 4gotten

Leticia Pyle

January 8, 2024

We all miss you very much,when I pass your house on burr st,it brings a lot of good memories of all times we had and will never be 4gotten

Tommy

January 6, 2024

Another year has passed Miss you always think of you often you live in my heart till we will be together again love you Tommy and Suzy

Tommy

September 11, 2023

Happy Birthday Uncle Charlie love and miss you always...... Tommy

Leticia Pyle

September 8, 2023

Happy Birthday you are in heaven.we will never 4get the good times we all had our memories will never be4gotten

Tommy Atchley

January 11, 2023

Tommy

January 6, 2022

Love & Miss you very much ...Miss every phone call you always have us....Love Tommy and Suzy

Thomas

September 3, 2021

Happy Birthday Uncle Charlie Miss you and love you....

Tom Atchley

July 4, 2020

Happy Fourth of July Uncle Charlie love and miss you....you were the best.... Tommy and Suzy

May 24, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Tommy Atchley

May 24, 2020

Happy memorial day Uncle Charlie miss calling you on this holiday and all the other great ones we had together and apart....l love and miss you very much ..... Tommy .A

Tommy Atchley

April 26, 2020

Love and miss you very much Uncle Charlie..love Tommy and Suzy

Thomas ATCHLEY

January 14, 2018

Thomas ATCHLEY

January 14, 2018

Tommy Atchley

January 5, 2018

Love and miss you Uncle Charlie Suzy also loves you too....Tommy@Suzy

Junior stevens

May 12, 2017

My daddy and Bill were friends back in the 50's. I have not seen Charlie since this photo was made, but I have kept it all these years. I am 65 years old and just this morning was thinking about this picture of us when I decided to look in the obits to see if Charlie was still living. I was sad to find that he had died this year. Maybe this picture will mean something to someone in the family.

Junior Stevens

May 12, 2017

I knew Charlie only as a small kid. Now I am 65 years old and have held on to a picture of us for all these years.

January 17, 2017

My sincerest condolences to your family.

May the treasured memories of your loved one and the drawing close to God in prayer comfort and strengthen you during this most difficult time.

PD-GA

Ellen Manning

January 14, 2017

RIP Uncle Charlie. He was a great man who will be missed immensely. My condolences to Elizabeth, Daniel , And Tommy.

Kenny Westbrooks

January 13, 2017

Thanks for being my friend, I'll never forget the good times we had. Rest In Peace cuz.

Kenny Westbrooks

January 13, 2017

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Joyce Scott

January 13, 2017

May God grant Charlie eternal peace. He was a great fun loving man.

we love you dad say hi to my momma

January 12, 2017

nelson atchley will always will miss you grandpa

daniel atchley

January 12, 2017

Venita VanMeter-Bates

January 12, 2017

May you fly with the angels now my condolences to your family may God help them past this pain

David Pyle

January 12, 2017

I'll never 4 get the good times

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Memorial Gathering

3:00 p.m.

Fraternal Order of Eagles Club

7229 W. 25th Ave , Gary , IN

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Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

Chapel Lawn Cemetery

8178 Cline Avenue, Schererville, IN

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