Claud “Grandpa” Atchley, 89, of Burkesville, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Cumberland County Hospital. Claud was born on March 27, 1936 in Adair County to the late John Tylor Atchley and Nettie Grider Atchley. He was a former employee of Emerson Manufacturing and was a longtime farmer. Claud was a member of Fairview Separate Baptist Church and loved UK basketball and his chewing tobacco. He was also a member of Hood Masonic Lodge #839.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rada Antle Atchley; his son, Jonathan “Peanut” Atchley; four brothers, Eugene Atchley, Obie Atchley, Azure Atchley, and Buel Atchley; and one sister, Dolene Hoover.
Survivors Include his daughter-in-law, Julie Atchley Wray(Rondall) of Burkesville; five grandchildren, Curtis Atchley (Micah) of Somerset, Megan Carter (Jason) of Lexington, Dana Cornelius (Chris) of Danville, Twana Reeves (Byron) of Burkesville, and Christy Appleby (Joe) of Burkesville; three sisters, Shirley Reliford of Columbia, Emma Sullivan of Liberty, and Brenda Veatch (Hobert) of Campbellsville; along with a host nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held March 10, 2026 at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, Burkesville, with burial in Burkesville Cemetery.
A masonic service was conducted by Hood Lodge #839. Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
