Dr. Bill Attebery passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Northern Louisiana Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dossie and Leona Attebery, brothers Harry Attebery and John Attebery, and sister Margie Attebery. Dr. Attebery was a Mathematics Professor Emeritus at Louisiana Tech University, serving as department headContinue Reading
Dr. Bill Attebery passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Northern Louisiana Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dossie and Leona Attebery, brothers Harry Attebery and John Attebery, and sister Margie Attebery.
Dr. Attebery was a Mathematics Professor Emeritus at Louisiana Tech University, serving as department head for many years. He also served as math professor at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR and Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, AR. Having grown up on a farm, Dr. Attebery continued his enjoyment of working in the soil for most of his life. He was also a skilled woodworker, creating many furniture pieces for family and friends. Camping and traveling with his wife, Patsy Attebery, and their grandchildren was one of the joys of his life. He and his wife also enjoyed many trips across the country, seeing the many wonders of our nation. Upon retirement from teaching, Dr. Attebery began an intensive research activity into the genealogy of the Attebery family, tracing the roots of his family back centuries to their immigration to this country. His research included many trips with his wife across the states discovering family memorials and monuments.
There will be a private family graveside service for Dr. Attebery at the Kilpatrick Memorial Garden in Ruston. The service will be held on February 16th and performed by his youngest brother Rev. Charles Attebery.
Dr. Attebery is survived by his wife of 65 years, Patsy Attebery, children Paul Attebery (Dawn) and Beth Archer (Jackie), and grandchildren Meghan Attebery, Karen Hersh (Jared), Ashley Hanna (Trey), Emily Guzman (Ryan), Taylor Brown (Walter), Shane Attebery, Sammie Attebery and ten great grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings Dorothy Bagwell (Maxie), Carolyn Green (Glen), Ellon Jane Taylor, Charles Attebery (Janice), and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to: Dossie and Leona Attebery Scholarship at Central Baptist College, 1501 College Avenue, Conway, AR 72034, or the Baptist Children’s Home.
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