Title	Mr.
Last Name	Atwater III
First Name	Randall
Middle Name	E
Maiden Name
Nick Name	Sonny
Place of Birth	Dexter, ME
Date of Birth	1946-08-10
Place of Death	Dexter, ME
Date of Death	2022-01-05
Publication	BDN 2022-02-22
Obituary	DEXTER - Randall "Sonny" E. Atwater, III, 75, passed away peacefully at his home on January 5, 2022. He was born August 10, 1946, in Dexter, a son of Randall E. and Irene (Nelson) Atwater Jr. Randall worked on farms as a young man but spent most of his life in the woods, driving logging machinery and logging trucks. He loved being outdoors, fishing, riding ATVs, and sawing lumber at his sawmill he had at his house. He was a big NASCAR fan and loved watching the races with his family. He also enjoyed playing Bingo later in life. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Elva G. Atwater; and a brother, Roy Nelson Jr. He will be sadly missed by his loving children, Debra Boyde of Pittsfield, Randall Atwater IV and wife, Stacey, of Dexter, Penny Atwater of Newport, and Jamie Atwater and wife, Lori, of Dexter. He is also survived by 2 sisters, Pammy Smith of Dexter, and Ann Ball; and 2 brothers, Mark and Robert Nelson of Dexter. A graveside service will be held in the summer for Randall and his wife, Elva, at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Dexter. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal. Dexter. Those who wish may leave written condolences at CrosbyNeal.com. Published on February 22, 2022