Henry Carlton Atchley

Henry Carlton Atchley, 74, of Watervliet passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at his home.

The family will receive friends from noon-2 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, at the Redemption Church of Eau Claire, where at 2 p.m. a celebration of life service to honor Henry’s life will commence. Pastor John Saylor will officiate. As to Henry’s wishes, cremation will follow the service. The family has requested in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the church. Those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family can be left on our website at http://www.calvin-leonardfh.com.

Henry was born on June 4, 1947, in Reverie, Tenn., the son of James and Irene (Smith) Atchley. He was a farmer by trade. He faithfully attended the Redemption Church of Eau Claire.

Henry is survived by four daughters: Sally Ann (Mark) Miller, Wanda (Jake) Tucker, Autumn Atchley and Vicki Atchley; nine grandchildren: Katie Miller, Lucas Miller, Matthew Tucker, Heather Herron, Chelsea Wright, Nathan Atchley, Tyler Atchley, Jessie Atchley and Arlo Tucker; ten great-grandchildren; siblings: Billy Joe Atchley, Red (Yvonne) Atchley, Alice May (Boyd) Saylor and Sandy Keller; and many nieces and nephews.

Henry was preceded in passing by wives: Mari Atchley and Barbara Turner; a son, James Henry Atchley; a grandson, Carter Donovan; his parents; and a brother, L.D. Atchley.