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- Florida, U.S., Marriage Indexes, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001
Name: Jacquelyn Ann Knoll
Spouse: George L Atchley
County of Marriage: Duval
Marriage Date: Feb 1960
Volume: 1872
Certificate: 6572
Source: Florida Department of Health
Florida, U.S., Marriage Indexes, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001
Name: Gail Ann McDonald
Spouse: George Lafayette Atchley
County of Marriage: Duval
Marriage Date: Mar 1969
Volume: 2743
Certificate: 10101
Source: Florida Department of Health
George Lafayette "G.L." Atchley Jr.
ATCHLEY George Lafayette (G.L.) Atchley, Jr. died peacefully on December 11, 2009, after a courageous battle with stomach cancer. He was born July 1, 1933, in Sevierville, Tennessee, to George L. Atchley, Sr. and Athen Rakis Atchley. The family moved to Jacksonville in the early 1940s. G.L. was graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1951, and went on to the University of Florida. He spent many years working hard in the automobile parts and industrial supply businesses. When not at work or with family, he could most often be found outdoors, surrounded by nature. G.L. became a Master Mason in his early 20s, and earned the 33rd Degree in Masonry in 1979.He was very active for many years in the Scottish Rite, and the Wrecking Crew of the Morocco Shrine Temple. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Gail; his children, Sherry Kaufman (Dave), George L. Atchley III, Shawn Atchley (Sherri), and Shannon Jennings (Jonathan); and his five grandchildren, who affectionately knew him as "Grumps," Zachary, Lauren and Hillary Kaufman; and Chloe and Alexia Atchley. He is also survived by his brother, Edward Atchley, and sister, Jan Bevan. A Celebration of his Life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at Ortega United Methodist Church, 4807 Roosevelt Blvd. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Shriner's Children's Hospitals, or Community Hospice of Northeast Florida. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com
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