Donald Wayne Atteberry

POTTSBORO-
Donald Wayne Atteberry, 77, passed to his eternal home on June 2, 2014.
He leaves his wife of 32 years, Nona Jones Atteberry; his son, Barton Wayne Atteberry; daughter, Donna Gail Delgardno; son, Roy Field; and daughter, Amy Field; 4 grandchildren and many close friends.
Although born and raised in Dallas, he was a long time resident of Pottsboro. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Iva Atteberry and sister, Iva June Wilson.
In his early years, Mr. Atteberry worked as a television installation technician. After graduating from N.R. Crozier Technical High School in 1955, he worked as a warehouse manager for a local Dallas wholesale electronics firm. But, from an early age, he wanted a career in law enforcement. In 1961 he accepted a position as a police officer for the city of Farmers Branch, Texas and retired from this department as a Lieutenant in 1984. He met his wife, Nona, on October 5, 1981 and they were married on October 29, 1981 at Farmers Branch. He spent his retirement years in the community he loved.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Johnson-Moore Pottsboro Chapel with Pastor Craig Walker officiating, Family visitation will be held one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow in Georgetown Cemetery with honors conducted by the Farmers Branch Police Department Honor Guard .
Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson-Moore Funeral Home.
Condolences may be registered at www.johnsonmoorefuneralhome.net