Nathaniel Atchinson was born January 20, 1952, to John and Anna Mae Atchinson in Eufaula, Oklahoma. His childhood was filled with hunting rattlesnakes and fishing with his brothers as well spending time with his grandmother affectionately known as "Big Mama". He was baptized at Wayland Baptist Church in Eufaula. While in Eufaula he attended the local elementary and high school where he graduated with honors. While attending Wayland Baptist Church Nathaniel met the love of his life, Linda Sue Broadous.

In 1970 Nathaniel and Linda married and moved to Ada, Oklahoma where they both would be attending East Central University. Nathaniel graduated in 1973 with Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting with minors in mathematics and computer science all within three years.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 49 years Linda Atchinson (Lora), daughters; Stacey Thomas (furnell) and Brandi Atchinson. Brother Gary Atchinson, and sisters; Mattie Carter (Joseph), and Felicia Jackson. Grandchildren, Sonia Krochak (Zach), Jordan, Payton and Mya.

I'll Always Be With You
I shine down on you from Heaven
I will always walk with you, and you
will never walk alone...
I hear you speaking to me from your
heart and mind. I hear you say,
someday we will be together again,
when God say's it is okay...
I will speak to you through the air you
breathe, even through your sleep, and
when you sing...
I will hug with the wind, and walk be
side you as your angel husband, father
uncle and even your friends...
I'll always be with you forever!!