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Apr 1st, 1938 - Dec 22nd, 2019Funeral: 12 noon Thursday, December 26, 2019, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 10 a.m. until 12 noon on Thursday at the funeral home
Interment: Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville
William “Bill” Henry Atchison, age 81, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away early Sunday morning, December 22, 2019, at his home.
He was born April 1, 1938, in Louisville, the son of Andy and Arline (Rockhold) Atchison. He was united in marriage to Shirley K. Pickens on September 1, 1961, in Clay County and they have shared 58 wedding anniversaries together.
Bill spent his entire life in Clay County. He proudly served 2 years in the Army. He was a member of the Louisville American Legion Post 914 and was honored to have helped many years with military services. Bill had a love for the outdoors, was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed gardening. He was North Clay School’s #1 sports fan, along with his brother Russ Atchison and Schuyler Wiley. Bill was proud to have been named Louisville’s Citizen of the Year in 2017. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, and friend to all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife: Shirley Atchison of Louisville; a daughter: Sheila Atchison of Louisville; a brother: Russell Atchison; and 4 sisters: Louise Moats, Ruth Ann Bissey, Susie Doyle, and Mary Ellison.
He was preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers: Robert, Arnold, and Ray Atchison.
A funeral service will be held at 12 noon, Thursday December 26, 2019, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville. Military Funeral Honors will be presented. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until time of service on Thursday at the funeral home. In honor of Bill’s love of hunting those attending the visitation or funeral are invited to wear camouflage clothing or attire. Memorial donations are suggested to Louisville American Legion Post 914 and will be accepted through the funeral home.
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Sincere Condolences for your loss. We worked with Bill for many years and he was a great guy.
Thoughts and prayers!
We Are Very Sorry For Your Loss. Please Know You Are IN Our Prayers!!
Bill was a great childhood friend and stood up for us at our wedding 55 years ago. He was a sweet and kind man. So sorry for your loss.
Bill was a good friend to my dad Schulyer. Also a Riffle neighbor. Prayers for his family,
Sympathy is extended to The Family, The Community, and The Legion. A dedicated Good Guy has passed. Sorry for Your Loss.
So terribly sorry for you loss !
Our deepest sympathies to Shirley & family! You are all in our thoughts and prayers! Bill was a very special man and will be greatly missed.
Shirley I’m so sorry to hear this. I hope you are okay! I cannot believe it! I knew he was sick. Randy had told me! I’m in shock! First Randy, then James and then your husband! The family has lost 3 in 4 months. If you need to talk. I’m here. I just wish it wasn’t so far. I would love to meet you. I’m just so sorry! You can call anytime. When I’m at work even. My number is 15808890675 Please call if you need to talk. I’ll be praying for you! Write if you have time! Love Barbara
Shirley, We are sorry for your lose! Prayers
Shirley; We are so sorry for the loss of your soul mate. May God be with you as you go through this difficult time and beyond. Thought and Prayers for You and the Family.
Shirley, I just found out about Bill and I'm so sorry for your loss. May God give you peace and comfort, and may happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. It's so sad to finally meet long lost family members through family reunions and then learn of this.
Sharing in your sorrow, someone as special as Bill will never be forgotten.
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