Byars Funeral Home Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Atcheson Mr. Thomas Earl Atcheson age 72 of Cumming passed away Tuesday July 17, 2007. Funeral services will be 2 PM Friday July 20th at First Baptist Cumming at 1597 Sawnee Drive Cumming, Georgia 30040. Officiating the service will be Dr. Bob Jolly. Mr. Atcheson will lie in state at the church from 12 Noon until service time at 2 PM. Interment will be at Sawnee View Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday July 19th from 1 PM until 4 PM and 6 PM until 9 PM at Byars Funeral Home 155 Professional Park Drive Cumming, Georgia 30040. Mr. Atcheson was preceded in death by his Parents John & Lucille Atcheson. Survivors Include: Wife of 51 years Beverely Atcheson of Cumming, 3 Sons Thomas Atcheson of Cumming, Mark & Anna Atcheson of Braselton, David & Kila Atcheson of Ball Ground, Daughter Sandra & Thomas Donaldson of Mableton, 2 Brothers W. C. & Mary Atcheson of Dallas, GA, James & Vera Atcheson of Carrollton, 2 Sisters Catherine Jones and Doris Bickers both of Dallas, GA. 4 Grandchildren Jessica & Sarah Donaldson and Cody & Megan Atcheson. Mr. Atcheson retired from the Atlanta Falcons organization in 2001 after 22 years serving as their Video Director. He was chosen by the National Football League to film the 1992 & 1999 Pro Bowls in Hawaii and also helped design the video booth at the Georgia Dome. He was hired by Eddie LeBaron in 1979 during Leeman Bennett’s tenure as Head Coach and retired during Dan Reeves tenure in 2001. He was also a veteran of the United States Air Force. In lieu of flowers contributions should be made to: American Cancer Society 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway Suite 260 Duluth, Georgia 30097. Online condolences can be made at http://www.byarsfuneralhome.com. Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of the arrangements, 678-455-5815. Link to post Share on other sites
hart408 Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 (edited) Thank you for your service to your country and to Georgia. Edited July 17, 2007 by CeeJay Link to post Share on other sites
gc1010 Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 This was a great man. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. God Bless each one of his family members. Link to post Share on other sites
ladytasciovan Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Peace be with you and your family Link to post Share on other sites
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