Robert J. Atwell, 83, of Duryea, passed away Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Wilkes-Barre.
Born in West Avoca on March 18, 1933, he was the son of the late Fred and Hulda (Williams) Atwell.
Robert was a member of St. John's Primitive Methodist Church, Avoca.
He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1973 after serving for 22 years. He served as a small arms instructor and was an expert marksman. Robert served during the Korean War and Vietnam. After his retirement from the Air Force, he worked and retired from Fitchburg Coated Products, Moosic, from 1974 to 1995.
Robert was also known by many as "TEX." He enjoyed wearing classic western-style clothing and loved movies starring Clint Eastwood. Robert was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend and will be deeply missed by all who and knew and loved him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Atwell.
Robert is survived by his wife of 60 years, the former Betty (Davies) Atwell; his son, Robert Atwell Jr. and wife, Christine, Pennsdale; daughter, Denise H. Davailus and husband, Robert, Plains Township; and grandchildren, Adrienne Cober-Dickerson and Rhian Singer. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be privately held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be held at Marcy Cemetery, Duryea.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Luzerne County SPCA, 524 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.
Arrangements are by Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea.
Born in West Avoca on March 18, 1933, he was the son of the late Fred and Hulda (Williams) Atwell.
Robert was a member of St. John's Primitive Methodist Church, Avoca.
He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1973 after serving for 22 years. He served as a small arms instructor and was an expert marksman. Robert served during the Korean War and Vietnam. After his retirement from the Air Force, he worked and retired from Fitchburg Coated Products, Moosic, from 1974 to 1995.
Robert was also known by many as "TEX." He enjoyed wearing classic western-style clothing and loved movies starring Clint Eastwood. Robert was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend and will be deeply missed by all who and knew and loved him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Atwell.
Robert is survived by his wife of 60 years, the former Betty (Davies) Atwell; his son, Robert Atwell Jr. and wife, Christine, Pennsdale; daughter, Denise H. Davailus and husband, Robert, Plains Township; and grandchildren, Adrienne Cober-Dickerson and Rhian Singer. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be privately held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be held at Marcy Cemetery, Duryea.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Luzerne County SPCA, 524 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.
Arrangements are by Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea.
Robert J. Atwell, 83, of Duryea, passed away Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Wilkes-Barre.
Born in West Avoca on March 18, 1933, he was the son of the late Fred and Hulda (Williams) Atwell.
Robert was a member of St. John's Primitive Methodist Church, Avoca.
He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1973 after serving for 22 years. He served as a small arms instructor and was an expert marksman. Robert served during the Korean War and Vietnam. After his retirement from the Air Force, he worked and retired from Fitchburg Coated Products, Moosic, from 1974 to 1995.
Robert was also known by many as "TEX." He enjoyed wearing classic western-style clothing and loved movies starring Clint Eastwood. Robert was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend and will be deeply missed by all who and knew and loved him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Atwell.
Robert is survived by his wife of 60 years, the former Betty (Davies) Atwell; his son, Robert Atwell Jr. and wife, Christine, Pennsdale; daughter, Denise H. Davailus and husband, Robert, Plains Township; and grandchildren, Adrienne Cober-Dickerson and Rhian Singer. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be privately held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be held at Marcy Cemetery, Duryea.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Luzerne County SPCA, 524 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.
Arrangements are by Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea.
Born in West Avoca on March 18, 1933, he was the son of the late Fred and Hulda (Williams) Atwell.
Robert was a member of St. John's Primitive Methodist Church, Avoca.
He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1973 after serving for 22 years. He served as a small arms instructor and was an expert marksman. Robert served during the Korean War and Vietnam. After his retirement from the Air Force, he worked and retired from Fitchburg Coated Products, Moosic, from 1974 to 1995.
Robert was also known by many as "TEX." He enjoyed wearing classic western-style clothing and loved movies starring Clint Eastwood. Robert was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend and will be deeply missed by all who and knew and loved him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Atwell.
Robert is survived by his wife of 60 years, the former Betty (Davies) Atwell; his son, Robert Atwell Jr. and wife, Christine, Pennsdale; daughter, Denise H. Davailus and husband, Robert, Plains Township; and grandchildren, Adrienne Cober-Dickerson and Rhian Singer. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be privately held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be held at Marcy Cemetery, Duryea.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Luzerne County SPCA, 524 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.
Arrangements are by Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea.
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