Ben Atchley

Curtis Bentley Atchley Jr. (June 30, 1930 – November 14, 2018),^[1] known as Ben Atchley, was an American politician in the state of Tennessee. He served in the Tennessee House of Representatives from 1972 to 1976 and the Tennessee State Senate from 1977 to 2005, as a Republican. He was a majority leader and caucus chairman in the senate. He was an alumnus of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and veteran of the United States Naval Reserve. He was married with two children.^[2][3]

Ben C. Atchley
Member of the Tennessee Senate from the 6th district
In office 1977–2005
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 14th district
In office 1972–1976
Personal details
Born	Curtis Bentley Atchley Jr. (1930-06-30)June 30, 1930 Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
Died	November 14, 2018(2018-11-14) (aged 88) Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
Spouse	Cynthia Sue King
Children	2
Residence(s)	Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.