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William Beery Obituary
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Nancy, his children Kelly (John) Marsiano, Hixon, TN, son Kevin, Park City, UT and grandchildren, Christopher and Angelina Marsiano, Hixson, TN. Bill served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Afterward, he attended Michigan State University and graduated with degrees in Landscape Architecture. For 43 years, he taught Landscape Architecture as a professor in the College of Environment and Design at the University of Georgia. During his tenure, he was called upon in 1973 to design and develop the site plan for what is now the State Botanical Garden of Georgia.
Prior to and after retirement, Bill and his wife have enjoyed the past 25 years both at their farm in Lexington, GA and spending summers at their lake house in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Bill was also as artist who was commissioned to draw campus scenes for display in the Academic Building commemorating UGA's bicentennial in 1985. Additionally, his pen and ink and pencil drawings have been displayed in multiple UGA campus buildings, in local Athens publications and in national publications. Later in life, he began wood carving, creating canes, walking sticks and caricatures. An avid outdoorsman, Bill enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing, deer hunting and, of course, University of Georgia football. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and former students.
Memorial services to celebrate Bill's life will be held 5PM, Wednesday August 22, 2018 at Winterville United Methodist Church with Pastor John Merk and Rev. Tac Coley officiating. The family will receive friends from 4-5PM just before the service in the Winterville United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on the lower level of the church.
Memorials can be made in Bill's memory to Republic United Methodist Church, PO Box 395 Republic, MI 49879 or to Winterville United Methodist Church, PO Box 30 Winterville, GA 30683.
Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is assisting the family of William E. Beery.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Beery
James David Peebles, class of 1975
August 6, 2021
Prof. Beery was the best of the best, not only to me but to my younger brother, who graduated in the 1980s. He was always a friend, and I traded him a Marlin .22 lever action rifle for a "top-of-the-line" Brazilian-wood target bow ca. 1974, I worked for him for a long time at his business, Athens Blueprint, back in the '70s. Brilliant man, who I miss very much. Last time I saw him was a class reunion back in the late '80s or early '90s. What a talented man!
Mark Jacobson
August 22, 2018
Thank you for being our most creative instructor at sed.
Joe Hoyle
August 22, 2018
Prof Beery's design course will always be in my memory. Thank you for the teaching me. I am grateful. You are a true artist. Peace
August 22, 2018
Our thoughts are with you
Bo and Robin Noakes
Bryan Day
August 21, 2018
Prof Beery's classroom is the first I walked in at UGA. He made an unforgettable first impression and a lasting impact on my design process. Thank you. Peace.
Tony Barnes
August 21, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with you Nancy. Bill was a tremendous teacher. I'm glad I had the opportunity to spend an afternoon with y'all recently.
Marshall Welsh
August 21, 2018
Remembering Mr. Beery with great sadness today and offering prayers for peace to Mrs. Beery and the family.
Gloria Bowman
August 21, 2018
Much sympathy and prayers for you Nancy and family. I admired Mr. Bill so much for his wit and art-- will always treasure these pieces of art! Billy & Gloria
Steven Lee Johnson
August 20, 2018
Professor Beery opened my world to drawing and sketching. I will be forever grateful.
August 20, 2018
I am thinking of you, znancy, and your family. I will always remember the summer of 84 in zcortona with you and Bill, and also remember his amazing drawings. The news reached me in zoxford, England where I am on holiday, visiting son Scott and my daughter-in- law Nomita.
Again, I am thinking of you.
Sincere sympathy,
Darrel Morrison
[email protected]
John Waters
August 20, 2018
I will always remember Bill for his sharp wit, and his design & artistic accomplishments as well as, his company @ "The Wailing Wall," and the hospitality he extended as we watched an out-of-town game on TV.
Sheila Bridges
August 20, 2018
Thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We love you all
Sheila and Skylar Bridges
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