Lincoln — Harlan “Ike” G. Atteberry, 95, of Lincoln, formerly of Beason, passed away peacefully at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at The Christian Village in Lincoln, surrounded by his family.
Funeral Services for Harlan will be held on Friday, July 14, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln with Mr. Ryan Edgecombe officiating. Burial will be at the Keys Cemetery in rural Beason. Military Rites to be accorded by American Legion Post #263.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Peasley Funeral Home, and on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral.
Harlan was a lifelong farmer and longtime insurance agent, as well as a board member and secretary for Lincoln Logan May Enterprise. He was a member of the Beason United Methodist Church, Korean War Veterans Association, American Legion Post #263, and Lincoln Elks Lodge #914. He served his country in the military, stationed in Korea, attaining the rank of Sargent in the 625th Field Artillery Battalion 40th Infantry Division. Harlan served his community as a little league baseball coach, Beason High School Board member, Oran township clerk, and volunteer fireman.
Harlan was born on June 30, 1928, the son of Orville B. and Edith Reising Atteberry. He was united in marriage to Verna Josephine Voyles on September 10, 1950, at the Beason United Methodist Church. She preceded him in death on January 5, 2011.
Harlan is survived by his children: Gary (Judy) Atteberry of Lincoln, Darren Atteberry of Lincoln, and Dena (Dan) Sale of Chatham; four grandchildren: Kyle and Katelyn Atteberry, and Evan and Madeline Sale.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister: Marilyn Knecht, and one son: James W. Atteberry.
Memorials may be made to Beason Fire Department or Beason United Methodist Church.
Final arrangements are entrusted with Peasley Funeral Home of Lincoln.
