Dr. Bassam H. Atieh ScD

Dr. Bassam H. Atieh ScD, age 74, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky.

Dr. Atieh was born on September 17, 1951, in Beino, Lebanon to the late Hanna Atieh and Bassima Atieh. He retired from Murray State University as a professor in the Occupational Health and Safety Department and was of the Greek Orthodox Faith. Dr. Atieh had a passion for collecting fountain pens, watching humming birds and pouring everything he had into helping others. His greatest pride was his family and his greatest joy was loving and protecting his wife and daughter. He made such a profound difference in this world, and his legacy will live on forever.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two younger brothers, Michel Atieh and Souheil Atieh; his uncle, Jaber Atieh; as well as his aunt, Daad Atieh.

Survivors include his wife, Lina (Karam) Atieh of Murray, Kentucky; one daughter, Layal Atieh of Louisville, Kentucky, to whom Dr. Atieh gave her the nickname of “Lulu”, meaning “pearl” in Arabic; as well as one sister, Souheila Dergham and husband Roger of Kuwait.

A memorial visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Online condolences can be made at, www.jhchurchill.com