Ben W. Atchley

(Jan. 7, 2013)

Ben W. Atchley of Madisonville, passed away at 3 p.m., Monday, Jan. 7, at home after a three-year battle with cancer. He was a well-known businessman and civic leader. He was a charter member of the Monroe County Rescue Squad. His greatest love besides his family, was coaching

youth sports for 40 years including  basketball, football and baseball. He

was  a role model for thousands of children. He was a member of First

Baptist Church of Madisonville.

He was 78.

Preceded in death by: parents, Jack and Flora Atchley; sister, Valarie Atchley Robertson; and brother, Joe Atchley.

He leaves his wife of 57 years-Pat Atchley;

Sons-Donnie Atchley and Ronnie Atchley and wife Kim;

Daughter-Leesa Atchley Robbins and husband, Gary Robbins, all of

Madisonville;

Grandchildren-Cassie Robbins Thompson and husband, Wes Thompson, Kevin Atchley and wife, Samantha, Derrick Atchley and wife, Tashina, Savana Atchley  and Jillian Atchley;

Great-grandchildren-Kaleigh, Chloe, Abbie and Kinsley Atchley and Owen Thompson; 

Step-great-grandchildren-Trent and Sissy Peak;

Special niece-Jo Brock and husband, Ronnie;

Sisters-in-law-Trudy House and Agnes Alley.

Special thanks to Amedisys Hospice for their loving care and support.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m., Thursday, in  Biereley-Hale Chapel, with Dr. Lon Shoopman and Rev. Wayne Trentham officiating. Interment will be 1 p.m., Friday, in Haven Hill Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by V.F.W. Post 5156 and D.A.V. Chapter 93. Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., before the services. Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville, in charge of arrangements.