Kern County CA Archives Obituaries.....Atchley , Bennie Joe      October 24, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Atchley, Bennie Joe     
1926 - 2005 
 
Bennie Joe Atchley 
Aug. 26, 1926 - Oct. 24, 2005 

Passed peaceable, in Glasgow, Montana, where he and his wife of over fifty 
years, Shirley now live. He was one of ten boys and two girls of the late 
Charlie Alexander and Lillie Rebecca Atchley, who resided in Arvin over fifty 
years prior to their deaths. Bennie is survived by his youngest brother, 
Billie Ray Atchley of Bakersfield; sisters, Mary Durham of Bakersfield and 
Lillie Belle Cain Hines of Lamont; daughters, Deborah, Dianna, Denise; son, 
Douglas and their families. Ben was very proud of his record in the U.S. Army 
Paratroopers. His brother, Charlie, joined the Navy out of Bakersfield High 
and Ben signed up immediately. He was turned down as too underweight, 135 lbs. 
and needing thick glasses. They walked over to the Army enlistment desk and 
asked, How do I look to you? He was told, Youre standing arent you? When he 
said yes they said youll do. He never talked much about any action, but he had 
many ribbons. It seems those type were pretty quiet. His biggest saying, A 135 
lb. body and a 150-200 pack will get them all. His unit did make a number of 
jumps behind enemy lines. He reached the rank of First Sergeant and stayed in 
the Reserves after getting out and going to work for the Pacific Telephone 
Company. During the Korean War, he was called back up and reached the rank of 
Master Sergeant, in General Westmorelands group. Westmoreland was only a 
Captain or something, but Ben was very proud to be a part of a front leading 
group. He graduated from old KCUHS, Bakersfield High, attended Bakersfield 
College. His career spans 20 years with Pacific Telephone; 20 years as a local 
Farmers Insurance agent. He and Shirley first moved to Red Lodge Montana 
purchasing a KOA Campgrounds. Later, selling that and purchasing a motel in 
Iowa. Two years ago, they sold that and bought the Shady Rest RV Park, in 
Glasgow, MO. There will be a memorial service held on Friday, October 28th, in 
Glasgow. 

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Published in the Bakersfield Californian from 10/29/2005 - 10/30/2005.  


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