Charles E. "Preacher" McAtee

March 10, 1949 – September 27, 2023

Services for Charles E. "Preacher" McAtee will be held on Sunday, October 1, 2023 2:00 PM at Williams and Lord Funeral Home in Ruleville, MS.

Mr. McAtee, 74, of Oakland, MS, died Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis, TN.

Charles was born on March 10, 1949 to Charles J. McAtee and Ruby Guest McAtee in Ruleville, MS. He was a US Army veteran and enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles, and watching westerns 24-7. He loved his family. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jeannie Storey; and a brother, Billy Joe McAtee.

He is survived by his son, Tanner Aldridge of Florence, AL; sisters, Linda Daniel of Oakland, MS, Jackie (Buster) Morris of Drew, MS, and June (Bill) Davis of Sumner, MS; grandson, Maddox Aldridge of Florence, AL; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 1:00 PM till 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Bro. Mike Stovall will officiate the services.

Pallbearers will be Sid McAtee, Kalean Morris, Chris Morris, Chase Hall, Seth Scaife, and Brandon Windham. Honorary pallbearers will be James Foster, Kameron McMinn, Mike Waldrup, Colby Scaife, Isaac Hall, and Karson McMinn. Military rites will be provided by the Patriot Guard Riders of Mississippi. Interment will follow in Drew Cemetery.

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