James “Jim” Herbert Ater Jr.

February 14, 1952 - December 17, 2017
James “Jim” Herbert Ater Jr.

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James “Jim” Herbert Ater Jr., 65, of Moundsville, WV passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV.He was born February 14, 1952, in Glen Dale WV, son of the late James Herbert Ater Sr. and Lois  (Lawther) Ater.Jim was a retired truck driver, a US Army Viet Nam War Veteran, who loved to fish, camp and bar-b-que. He was also an avid WVU football fan.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Bessie Burkey, Rebecca Riggs and Christy Van Dyne.Jim is survived by his loving wife, of 33 years, Karen (Stern) Ater of Moundsville; three daughters, Susan Cooley , Jamie (Rodger) Anderson and Carrie (Kevin) Kimple , all of Moundsville; sister, Mary Miles of New Martinsville, WV; four grandchildren, James Anderson, Zoe Cooley, Ariel Cooley and Ian Cooley all of Moundsville and several nieces and nephews.Family and friends will be received Wednesday, December 20, 2017, from  2-4 pm and  6-8 pm and again on Thursday, December 21 from 11 am until time for service at 1 pm at CARE FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICE, 1500 Second Street, Moundsville with Reverend Kenny Hardway, officiating.Interment will follow after funeral at Halcyon Hills Memorial Park & Mausoleum. Condolences may be offered to the family at carechapel.com


Service

Thursday, December 21, 2017
11:00 AM

CARE Funeral & Cremation Service – Moundsville - Directions
1500 Second Street
Moundsville, West Virginia 26041
304-810-0435

Burial

Thursday, December 21, 2017

Halcyon Hills Memorial Gardens - Directions

Sherrard, WV

Visitation

Wednesday, December 20, 2017
2:00 PM - 2:00 PM

CARE Funeral & Cremation Service – Moundsville - Directions
1500 Second Street
Moundsville, West Virginia 26041
304-810-0435

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  • December 19, 2017
    Bubby&Wilma Yoho lit a candle:
    Lit since December 19, 2017 at 12:44:28 PM

  • December 19, 2017
    Kathy [Mason] Whipkey says:
    Remember Jim from school and was a good person, always had a smile when he'd see you God bless him for his service to our country and may God be with his family

  • December 19, 2017
    Cheryl J Skinner, WV Patriot Guard says:
    May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time, May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of James Herbert Ater, Jr., give you peace, comfort and strength… Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete. I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.. My thoughts and prayers to the family of …. US Army Vietnam Veteran, James Herbert Ater, Jr., is “A True American Hero” God Bless† † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †

  • December 21, 2017
    Joanne (burkey ) crow says:
    R.i.p uncle Jim .Sending thoughts ,prayers and love to aunt Karen and the girls . Uncle Jim was a great guy that knew how to make any one smile .

  • December 21, 2017
    James Dean Ater lit a candle:
    Lit since December 21, 2017 at 12:06:03 PM