BEECH CREEK – Ray Atherton, 76, of Beech Creek, died Monday, April 4, 2022, at 10:05PM at Ridgewood Terrace Health Rehab in Madisonville. Mr. Atherton was born April 28, 1945, in Central City. He was retired from Peabody Coal Company as a roof bolter, and he was a member of Riverside Baptist Church. He loved all of his family, especially his grandchildren. He also loved spending time with his special buddy, Lance “Slick” Tate. He was a member of UMWA Local #1605, and he enjoyed their monthly get togethers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Bertha Atherton; and sisters, Betty Atherton, Francis Shirk, Jean Hendrix, and Mary Lou Atherton.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carla Sue Vanlandingham Atherton; daughter, Trina Rhea (Carey) Capps of Fulton; grandchildren, Cara Rayleigh Capps and Carson Landon Capps; and special buddy, Lance “Slick” Tate.
Funeral services will be Friday, April 8, 2022, at 1:00PM at Tucker Beechmont Funeral Home, with Rev. Scott Casebier officiating. Burial in Ebenezer Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday after 11:00AM at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.