Mr. Oktay Atabay 84, of Wilson passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2022. He was born to Mr. and Mrs. Nuri Atabay on January 15, 1938 in Turkey.
He is preceded in death by his parents Nuri Atabay and Lutfiye Atabay, and his wife Becky Atabay.
Oktay married his loving wife Becky in 1962 in Turkey. He served as an officer in the Turkish Navy, where he was honorably discharged before migrating to the United States. Oktay enjoyed hunting, traveling, cooking, gambling and horse races. He was also a member of the American Legion and Moose Lodge.
Although he never had any biological children, he was an uncle, father and grandfather to many people. He will be truly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, 2704 Nash St. N, Wilson, NC. Private interment will take place at Evergreen Memorial Park in Wilson.