John Wilton Atchison Jr.

1930 - 2024

Beloved father and grandfather passed away May 16, 2024. Born on August 12, 1930, in Washington, DC, the son of John W. Atchison Sr. and Erma Atchison (nee Yost). John leaves behind four children and six grandchildren; Jay (Jackie) their girls Cristen, Carly and Cassidy, Jan; Alan; his son Sean; Julie (Craig), their children Tyler and Caitlyn.

John graduated from Central High School in 1950, Columbia Technical Institute in 1956 and was drafted into the United States Army in 1951 where he served honorably in the renowned 5th Regimental Combat Team as a machine gunner in the Korean War.

A talented dancer, John met his beautiful wife Evelyn in Washington, DC at a social dance, and they married in 1958. John worked for the Navy Department for over 36 years, retiring in 1986. John was a talented artist and had a knack for poetry. He also enjoyed roller skating, golfing, traveling around the world, taking cruises, and enjoying many beach vacations with his family.

Family and friends will be received at Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home, 9902 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA from 12 to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 29. Services will be from 1 to 2 p.m. in their chapel, followed by interment at 2 p.m. at the Fairfax Memorial Park.