William "Bill" Tex Atwood, Sr., age 88, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Bill was born on December 24, 1936, in Lincklaen, NY, to the late Robert L. and Myrtle L. (Bliss) Atwood. Bill is predeceased by his parents, five brothers, a sister, and two great-grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife, Nola; by sons, Michael (Connie) of Montour Falls, NY, and Timothy, William Jr., and Edward (Heather), all of Horseheads, NY; stepson, Trenton (Suzanne) of Granby, MO; daughters, Bonnie (Joe) of Grand Rapids, MI, and Debra (Harvey) of Palm Harbor, FL; sisters, Betty Jane (Jim) of Salina, OK, and Nada (William) of Prospect, OR; along with nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
Bill and Nola were married nearly 40 years ago, on October 18, 1985, in Joplin, MO. Bill was a maintenance electrician, having been employed locally at the A&P Plant, Facet, and Cardinal Scale. He was a very active member of the Agape Bible Church in Ithaca, NY. Bill also served as a deacon for 20 years, focusing on nursing home ministry. Above all, Bill loved his family, his friends, and his church community. Bill's family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of both Robert Packer and Arnot Ogden Hospitals for their kindness. A private burial will take place at Montour Cemetery, Montour Falls, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to Agape Bible Church, 264 Applewood Rd. South, Ithaca, NY 14850.