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Eddie Atherton Obituary

ATHERTON, EDDIE G., 74, a retired Crane Operator, died Sat., Feb. 12, 2005 in a Fort Worth hospital. Born on April 1, 1930 in May, TX, Eddie and his Wife moved to Grand Prairie in 1962 and lived there until moving to Granbury in 2003. He was a member of the Church of Christ and the International Union of Operating Engineers. Survivors: Wife of 52 years: Hilah Marie Atherton of Granbury, TX. Son: Eddie Glyan and Wife Debbie Atherton of Granbury, TX. Grandson: Scott Glynn Atherton. Visitation: Open on Tuesday. Services: 12:30 p.m., Wed., Feb. 16, 2005 Bean-Massey-Burge Chapel. Interment: 2:00 p.m., Wed, at Dallas - Fort Worth National Cemetery Dignity Bean Massey Burge 733 Dalworth St. Grand Prairie (972) 263-7200

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 15, 2005.

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