James Atwater Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate James Atwater of East Moline, Illinois, whose life came to an end on November 24, 2025 at the age of 75, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Atwater to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Percy Lee Atwater, Sr. and Mary Ella Atwater; and his siblings, Percy Jr. and Mamie Pittman. He is survived by: his daughter Bernice Atwater (Cornell Veasey Sr.); his stepchildren, Tameka Miller, Lena Johnson, Frankie Johnson, James Johnson, Tina Lewis (Glass) and Raymond Glass; his granddaughter Erika Atwater; his great grandchild A'mon Arrington; and his siblings, Ellis Atwater, Lester Atwater (Sharon), Lee "Deacon" Atwater (Debbie), Richard Ellis, Florence Patterson (Maurice), Flora Taylor, Liz Eleby (Joe), Joyce Ellis-Scott (Charles), Patricia Guy and Jackie Mabon Atwater. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews.

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