William Lewis Atherton
December 15, 1927 - September 13, 2016
******NOTE: SEE MEMORIAL SERVICE TIMES LISTED BELOW***** William Atherton went home to be with his Savior on September 12, 2016. He was born December 15, 1927 in Watervliet, Michigan to Irma and Harvey Atherton. William united in marriage to Wilma Hensley in 1950. William loved his family and his Savior. He enjoyed his lifelong career as a farmer and also worked in a papermill. He is preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Atherton; his son, Gregory Atherton; parents, Irma and Harvey Atherton; 2 brothers, Jack and Robert Atherton. Also, brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws, Dick and Juanita Flanigan; Wesley Harris; Donald Murphy; and Russell and Carol Hensley. He is survived by his children, Bruce (Sheila ) Atherton and Brenda Atherton; 2 grandchildren, Amy (Lucas) Brasseaux and Aaron Atherton and great granddaughter, Chloe. Also, surving are brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws, Doris Murphy; Betty (Gene) Tillman; Glenda (Junior) Darbin; Jim Hensley; Ron and Barb Hensley; and Doris Atherton; several nieces, nephews and friends.
******NOTE: SEE MEMORIAL SERVICE TIMES LISTED BELOW***** William Atherton went home to be with his Savior on September 12, 2016. He was born December 15, 1927 in Watervliet, Michigan to Irma and Harvey Atherton. William united in marriage... View Obituary & Service Information