JOSHUA- Charles Jay Athens passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer's on Sunday, July 15, 2018, with his family at his side. Jay was born February 10, 1935, in Fort Worth, to Charles (Chalk) and Mary Lee Athens. He served in the Marine Corps for two years. After his discharge, he married his wife of 61 years, Barbara. Jay retired from Bell Helicopter after 36 years. He was a union representative for UAW, Local 218, for 24 of those years. Jay was a member of Burleson Church of Christ and he never met a stranger. Jay was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Ray Athens. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; sons, Mike of Alvarado, Doug of Arlington, and Greg and his wife, Kristie, of Haltom City; and grandchildren, Ashleigh, Gage, Reese, and Caleb Athens.
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