James Nelson McAtee Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Nelson McAtee of Wellington, Kansas, who passed away on February 11, 2026 at the age of 73. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, A. N. McAtee and Helen Virginia Yates McAtee; and his grandson Aaron Hester. He is survived by: his wife Patricia McAtee of Wellington, KS; his children, Jadrian Hester (Bobby) of Marysville, KS and Kenny Etter (Brandy) of Wellington, KS; his grandchildren, Jonathan Etter of Tampa, FL, Hunter Etter (Rylee) of Wichita, KS, Authum Hester of Marysville, KS, Bailey Etter of Wellington, KS and Austin Cotton of Clearwater, KS; his great grandchild Elliott Etter of Wellington, KS; his grandchildren, Violet Etter of Wichita, KS, Colby Hester of Marysville, KS and Archer Etter of Wichita, KS; and his sisters, Kathy Pittman of Cottonwood Falls, KS, Betsy Corder (Doug) of Johnstown, CO and Susan Richards (Brian) of Olathe, KS.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name and loving memory to Toys for Tots Foundation, 18251 Quantico Gateway Drive, Triangle, VA 22172.
