Karal Atchison Obituary (1925 - 2009)

Karal N. Atchison, 83 Linville Karal Nelson Atchison, 83, a resident of 5499 Jesse Bennett Way, died Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at Living Waters. Mr. Atchison was born on October 11, 1925 in Rockingham County and was the son of the late David Harmon and Lucretia Dean Atchison. He graduated from Linville Edom School in 1943. Mr. Atchison served in the U.S. Navy for three years during WWII. He drove a school bus for Rockingham County Schools for thirty-five years and was a local farmer. He was also employed by Shenandoah Valley Livestock Sales. He was a member of Edom United Methodist Church. On September 6, 1962 he married the former Phyllis Burruss who survives. Also surviving in addition to his wife is one daughter, Paige Atchison, Linville; one brother, Clarence (Bob) Atchison and wife Gail, Linville and a number of nieces and nephews. Reverends John Crawford and Erich Bennett will conduct a memorial service Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Edom United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Linville Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. The family will receive friends from 6p.m. until 8p.m.Wednesday at the McMullen Funeral Home, Harrisonburg. Friends may call at his home or at the home of his daughter?s at anytime. The casket will be closed. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mcmullenfh.com.