Atha, Jarrell L., age 76, of Germantown, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2012. Jarrell was a sheet metal worker with Dayton Local #24 for over 34 years.
Jarrell is survived by his children: Victoria (Glenn) Robinson, Vivian Atha, Vandalyn (Bruce) Robinson, Jarrell (Janie) Atha; grandchildren: Jacob, Natalie, Caitlyn, Faith; great grandchildren: Sophia, Abigail, Olivia; siblings: Margaret, Carol, Juanita, George, Cookie; his loyal dog; Bullett; and numerous other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife: Phyllis Atha; parents: Arnett & Altha (Stump) Atha; and siblings: Bob, Roy, Lonnie, Harold & Arnett Jr.
Graveside services will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at Germantown Union Cemetery in Germantown. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 P.M. on Thursday afternoon at Newcomer Funeral Home – South Chapel, 3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton in memory of Jarrell.