Harold Eugene “Jack” Atchley, 83, of Columbia, KY passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. He was born in Russell County, KY on September 18, 1942 to the late John and Nettie Grider Atchley.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Lora Lynn Huff Atchley; a brother, Obie Atchley; a sister, Dolene Hoover; and a granddaughter, Kaylan Bryant.
Mr. Atchley attended the Freedom Church of God and was a hard-working farmer that instilled those qualities in his three daughters. When not farming, he enjoyed woodworking, being outdoors and spending time with his family and friends.
SURVIVORS:
3 daughters Melissa Bryant, Melinda Knight (Brad Hatcher), and Michelle Withers (Mikey)
4 grandchildren: Colton Barr (Chaley), Brady Bryant, Bailey Bryant, and Hudson Leigh
4 siblings: Shirley Reliford, Claude Atchley, Emma Sullivan, and Brenda Veatch (Herbert)
Several friends & other relatives
Funeral Service: Monday, December 29, 2025 at 2:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Scott Allen officiating
Burial:Freedom Cemetery
Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Monday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home
Pallbearers: Colton Barr, Brady Bryant, Bailey Bryant, Mikey Withers, Brad Hatcher, and Terry Dudley
In lieu of flowers the family request donations to the funeral home to assist with funeral expenses.
