Ronnie Atchley, 60, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017. Funeral services have been scheduled for 2:00 PM, Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at the Kincannon Memorial Chapel with Rev. Doug Altom officiating. Burial will follow in the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
Ronnie Atchley was born October 6, 1956 to Wesley Roy and Sue (Kelly) Atchley in Altus, Oklahoma. He graduated from Altus High School with the class of 1974 and married Debbie McAlexander on February 14, 1975 in Mangum, Oklahoma. Ronnie was a maintenance worker and custodian for the Mangum School system and then Yukon Public Schools until his retirement in December 2015. Ronnie was a member of the Altus First Baptist Church and then Faith Church after moving to Oklahoma City. He held a 3rd Degree Black Belt in karate; enjoyed NASCAR, NFL football, Oklahoma State Cowboys football, and Oklahoma City Thunder basketball. He also enjoyed classic and American muscle cars. He proudly owned several muscle cars and showed them in car shows. Ronnie was also known for his “gift of gab” and telling stories. He always had a story or 7 to tell, which made him happy. What he loved most of all was spending time with his daughter and grandchildren. They were his world.
Ronnie is preceded in death by his father, Roy Atchley; mother, Dorothy Sirmons and step-father, W.A. Sirmons; wife, Debbie; brother, Bobby Sirmons; and grandparents, Jess and Grace Kelly.
He is survived by his daughter, Melissa Norman and husband, Scott, grandchildren, Trystyn, Kayleb and his fiancee, Kayla; sisters, Sandra Messick and husband, Kenneth and Bettye Castillo and husband, Rick; and brother, Wayne Sirmons.
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