Charles J. McAtee

July 17, 1927 - February 12, 2018

Services for Charles J. McAtee will be held Thursday, February 15, 2018 2:00 PM at Williams & Lord Funeral Home in Ruleville, MS.

Mr. McAtee, age 90, died on Monday, February 12, 2018 at his residence in Oakland, MS.

He was born on July 17, 1927 in Jackson, MS, to the late Knapp Sidney and Nellie Malonise Gibson McAtee and lived in Oakland, MS. He was preceded in death by son, Billy Joe McAtee, wife, Ruby G. McAtee, and a brother, Bucky McAtee. Charles proudly served in the Navy and was a farmer until his retirement.

He is survived by his son, Charles E. McAtee of Oakland, MS; four daughters, Jeannie(Claude) Story of Oakland, MS, Linda Daniel of Oakland, MS, Jackie(Buster) Morris of Drew, MS, and June(Bill) Davis of Sumner, MS; sisters, Ethel Estes of Cleveland, MS, Betty Williams of Cleveland, MS, Mary Jo Moody of Ruleville, MS,and Judy Bizzell of Cleveland, MS; eight grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren and one great- great- grandchild.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2018 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM at Williams & Lord Funeral Home in Ruleville. Rev. Derrick Simmons and Rev. Ben Kennedy will officiate the services. Pallbearers will be Chase Hall, Sid McAtee, Chris Morris, Brandon Windham, Kameron McMinn, Kolten McMinn, Kalean Morris, Seth Scaife, and Colby Scaife. Burial will follow in Drew Cemetery with the Patriot Guard Riders of MS performing military rites.

Williams & Lord is in charge. Online guest book may be signed at www.williamsandlord.com