Condolence: My father Bill was in Vietnam with Howard and always talked about Howard being wounded while dragging my father out of harm's way while under enemy fire. My father just passed away and Howard's legacy is included in his obituary - https://legcy.co/3e3qluu

Condolence: Betsy and Family, My deepest condolences to you and your son for such a great loss of a loved one (your husband, your partner and your best friend) yet God has taken a strong willed man that he can use in heaven. May God Bless you and give you the strength to carry on. Sue Martin-Brand

Condolence: Betsy, It am so very sorry to learn of your beloved husband's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Janice (Estep) Lipscomb

Condolence: Betsy, I am try sorry for the passing of your loved one. May the Lord give you strength as you bid farewell this side of eternity to your beloved. May the Lord give you and the family comfort in the days that follow. Cherish your memories. They will give you comfort as you go on. Love and praye s.

Condolence: Betsy, I am try sorry for the passing of your loved one. May the Lord give you strength as you bid farewell this side of eternity to your beloved. May the Lord give you and the family comfort in the days that follow. Cherish your memories. They will give you comfort as you go on. Love and praye s.

Condolence: Atwater Family, I'm sorry for your devastating loss. May favorite memories be treasured.

Condolence: Dear Betsy and all of Blue's loved ones in West Virginia. We are deeply saddened by Blue's loss. He lived large, happy, and loved and know that he is with his Glorious Father awaiting you and all of us to wrap us in his arms, give us that smile and laugh, and keep and protect us forevermore. Our prayers with you and with everyone. Love always, Bob, Julie, Katie, and Courtney Veazey.

Condolence: Dear Betsy, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Howard all through high school and he was always such a kind and gentle soul. Please know that my love, thoughts and prayers are with you and your son as you say goodbye to a wonderful husband and your best friend. RIP Howard "Blue" Atwater.

Condolence: Semper Fi Brother... Sid Cooper Cpl. USMC '69 - ' 71

Condolence: I wish I could be there to give you a big hug and talk to you in person. I am so deeply saddened to learn of your tremendous loss of such a wonderful husband, father and friend to all. Blue will be deeply missed. I hope you feel the love and prayers of all your friends from near and far. Sending deepest sympathy, love and prayers, Teresa Atlanta

Condolence: "Blue"...Neighbor, All star Little League Coach,Great friend,Pittsburg Steeler fanatic!(I remember his words still today...Im sitting on the bench, bottom of the 6th, and he says ("Can you hit him?") He pinch-hits me for a game winning walk-off home run! Blue always had a way of making you laugh or uplifting you with his words.His heart was as big as the world! My thoughts & prayers to the Atwater family.

Condolence: Sending love, prayers, and sincere condolences to Adrian Wehmeyer and all the family members at this very sad time. May Howard "Blue" Atwater rest in peace with his dear parents and sisters. From the Chernoff Family in Marlboro, New Jersey

Condolence: My deepest condolences for your loss. Blue was a friend of my family's for years. My dad worked with him at WV Manufacturing. He was such a character. So many fond memories. He will be missed.

Condolence: Don, Kate and I offer our deepest sympathies to you - Betsy, Jamie, Anna and Blue's extended family. We are so very, very sorry for your sudden loss of such a clearly lovely and beloved person, who we sadly never had the pleasure of meeting. We are thinking of you and wish we could join you for Blue's upcoming remembrance gathering.

Condolence: There are no words that I can say to adequately express the sorrow that I am feeling for the loss of my life long friend. I could fill many pages reminiscing about the experiences we shared. We competed with each other (EMCO Bears) and against (Travellers versus Greyhounds) each other for most of our youth. But always with fond memories. I remember the horror of seeing him at the Bethesda Naval Hospital upon his return from Viet Nam. His wounds were severe but his strength pulled him thru. My mother and father treated him like another son and I am sure there is a crowd of friends ready to welcome him home. I will never forget you.

Condolence: I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathy to Blue's wife and family on behalf of the Huddleston family. We have many fond memories of Blue and the special friendship he had with the late Mike Huddleston. Blue was Mike's loyal friend who could always share a laugh, a game,or news of Mike's lifelong friends in Boomer and Montgomery. Blue was always there for Mike with a phone call, a visit to North Carolina, or a meeting at a WVU game. After Mike passed, Blue kept up the tradition and met the boys and I at a WVU game here in NC. That was our last meeting. We are so sorry for the loss of this very special friend.