William Attridge

William Hamilton Attridge Sr “Billy”

William “Billy” Attridge Sr passed away on June 17, 2025.

Billy was born April 20, 1946, in Atlanta GA at Georgia Baptist Hospital to
Archibald and Katherine Attridge. Byron and Kathie were his older siblings.

He attended grammar school at Garden Hills and later graduated from North
Fulton High School in 1964 where he was a star defensive/offensive tackle for
the football team that won the prestigious High School Milk Bowl
Championship in 1963. He was a member of the “Buckhead Boys” social
club.

After High School Billy attended the University of Georgia but decided to
transfer and carry on the family tradition to graduate from Georgia Tech once
he realized he could already read and write. (no offense to UGA alumni…)
Billy remained a faithful Yellowjacket fan through the years.

Billy had an accomplished career as a Superintendent/Project Manager for
construction companies in the Atlanta area including Holder Construction,
Beacon Industries and Paramont Grading Company from 1970 through 2008.
Billy met the love of his life...Nancy Copenhaver in 1961. They were destined
soulmates and after several “life detours” they were married in 1984 and
never looked back. 40 years of marriage and 64 years of love. Billy proposed
in romantic fashion to Nancy at a Neil Sedaka concert in Chastain Park, one of
their favorite spots.

Billy and Nancy had a lifetime of fun adventures & travels. They enjoyed fine
dining and gourmet food & wine at restaurants as well as preparing delicious
meals at home.

Billy loved the outdoors, he and Nancy moved to the mountains in Dahlonega,
Ga on the Chestatee River in 1996.

Billy enjoyed hunting and fishing with his son Doug. They had many good
times on Lake Lanier boating together. Billy was outstanding on the grill and
famously known for his melt in your mouth “secret recipe” ribs that were
always requested. He also had a green thumb and started a vegetable garden
(until the deer got the best of it)

Later in life, at age 62 he picked up golf & poker and loved the camaraderie of
playing cards with the “boys” each month and having a beer or two or
three...at Shennanigans Pub.

Billy was one of a kind. He had incredible wit and a fun sense of humor. He
spoke his mind and didn’t mince words. He was beloved by everyone he met.
He was rough and tough on the exterior but a big teddy bear inside. If you met
Billy, you remembered him. He left a lasting impression.

A man of humor and generosity, Billy had a gift for making everyone around
him smile. He had a deep love for animals, especially dogs and Nancy trained
him to love cats, too.

Billy is survived by his wife of 40 years Nancy Copenhaver Attridge of
Dahlonega, Ga; brother Byron Attridge of Atlanta, Ga (Florence)
son Doug Attridge of Cumming, Ga (Susie); Grandchildren Will Attridge of Marrietta, Ga and Kathryn & Kennedy Attridge of Cumming, Ga. Billy is also survived by 4 nieces and 1 nephew.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday July 22, 2025, from 11am-3pm at Cavendar Creek Winery & Vineyard at 3610 Cavendar Creek Rd Dahlonega, GA 30533

If you would like to make a donation in his honor, please consider making donations to the following.
www.friendsoflcshelteranimals.com or https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UPSJXCBSMQEMY
Friends of Lumpkin County Animal Shelter
1363 Red Oak Flats Rd Dahlonega GA 3053
OR
Samaritans Purse www.samaritanspurse.org PO Box 3000 Boone NC 28607