William L. Atwell, 81, formerly of Cumberland, Md., and Madison, Ohio, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011, at his residence in St. Augustine, Fla. Born Dec. 26, 1929, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Russell L. Atwell and Margaret E. (Hickman) Atwell. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Nancy A. (Johnson) Atwell, in 2005; two sisters, Betty (Atwell) Harris and Denny (Atwell) Nave; one brother, James R. Atwell; and one grandson, Maxwell Atwell. William was a graduate of Shaw High School, class of 1947, and attended Case Western Reserve University.Mr. Atwell was a corporate officer and part owner of Quartz Scientific Inc. Upon his retirement in 1996, he and his wife relocated to Florida. They were also summer residents of Deer Isle, Maine, for more than 40 years. Mr. Atwell enjoyed travel, including trips to the American West, Japan and Europe. He had a lifelong love for railroads and spent many hours watching the trains go by, especially while visiting Cumberland. He is survived by two sons, Jeffrey J. Atwell of St. Augustine and Christopher L. Atwell and wife, Leah, of Mayfield Heights, Ohio; and two daughters, Karen Ann Atwell of Deer Isle, Maine, and Amy E. Atwell and husband, Kirby Anderson, of St. Augustine. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Julie (Atwell) Sterle, Benjamin Atwell, William R. Atwell, Pvt. Theodore Atwell of the U.S. Army and Abigail Steinsieck; and one great-grandchild, Tyler Sterle.Friends will be received from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011, at the Behm Funeral Home, 26 River St., Madison, Ohio. The funeral services will be conducted there at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 2011, with Christopher Atwell officiating. Per Mr. Atwell"s request, he will be shipped to Cumberland, where the second celebration of his life will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011, at the Hafer Chapel of the Hills, 1302 National Highway, LaVale, Md., with Christopher Atwell officiating. Interment will follow in the Green Mount Cemetery in Cumberland, Md. Memorials may be made to his memory to The Salvation Army. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.haferfuneralservice.com. Hafer Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.