Wednesday, March 25, 2020 2:16 pm

Ron Atchley, age 71, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020.

Ron was born November 23, 1948 in Rutherford County to the late Arnold Atchley and Ronelle Morgan Atchley. Ron served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two aunts, Ruth and Roberta Morgan.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of thirty-seven years, Barbara Atchley; daughter, Heather Anton (Tim) of Forest City; son, Barry Conner (Norma) of Hendersonville; two brothers, Gary Atchley (Brenda) and Philip Atchley all of Forest City; sister, Kim Atchley of Anderson, SC. He is also survived by four grandchildren, and several special nieces and nephews.

A private service will be held for the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to the Rutherford County Senior Center, 193 Callahan-Koon Road #132, Spindale, NC 28160.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.