James Richard Ater Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate James Richard Ater of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, whose life came to an end on November 11, 2025 at the age of 80, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Richard Ater to show support.
As we bid James Richard farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For James Richard is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Emma Mae Ater (Clemmets) and Leland James Ater; and his brother Mike Ater. He is survived by: his wife Marilyn Ater (Kaltenbach); his daughter Jackie Nash (Brad); his grandson Bailey Nash (Cheyenne); his great grandchild Stetsyn Gene Nash; and his sister Shirley Trolia (Marty). He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many other relatives and friends.
