1926
Joseph
2020
Joseph T. Atha
October 21, 1926 — February 26, 2020
Joseph T. Atha,93, of Van passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 26, 2020.
He was born on October 21, 1926 in Van, WV to the late James and Lula Atha. Joe was preceded in death by his loving wife Glenna; brothers Cecil, and Ernest “Peter Rabbit”; and sister Daisy Penney.
Joe was a Navy Veteran serving on the USS Topeka in WWII. He earned a Pacific Theater Ribbon (2 stars), American Theater Ribbon, and a Victory Medal. He retired from Westmoreland Coal Co. after 43 years. He was a member of the UMWA, and the VFW. He loved wood working, fishing, and gardening.
Joe is survived by son Allen Joe (Pam); daughters Glenda “Sis”, and Bonita “Tink”; granddaughters Melissa (Jason), and Katie; grandson Christopher (Kacie); and great grandchildren Terrell, Avery, and Abigail.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Handley Funeral Home in Danville with Timmy Spratt officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service.
He was born on October 21, 1926 in Van, WV to the late James and Lula Atha. Joe was preceded in death by his loving wife Glenna; brothers Cecil, and Ernest “Peter Rabbit”; and sister Daisy Penney.
Joe was a Navy Veteran serving on the USS Topeka in WWII. He earned a Pacific Theater Ribbon (2 stars), American Theater Ribbon, and a Victory Medal. He retired from Westmoreland Coal Co. after 43 years. He was a member of the UMWA, and the VFW. He loved wood working, fishing, and gardening.
Joe is survived by son Allen Joe (Pam); daughters Glenda “Sis”, and Bonita “Tink”; granddaughters Melissa (Jason), and Katie; grandson Christopher (Kacie); and great grandchildren Terrell, Avery, and Abigail.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Handley Funeral Home in Danville with Timmy Spratt officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service.
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