Mr. William "Bill" Donald Weatherly

Mr. William "Bill" Donald Weatherly obituary, Athens (South Jackson Community), GA

Mr. William "Bill" Donald Weatherly

Mr. William "Bill" Weatherly Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jun. 4 to Jun. 7, 2023.
Mr. William "Bill" Donald Weatherly Athens (South Jackson Community) - Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mr. William "Bill" Donald Weatherly, age 81, of Athens, Georgia (South Jackson Comminity) who entered rest Saturday June 3, 2023. Mr. Weatherly was born in Hoschton, Georgia the son of the late William Owen Weatherly and the late Allie Mae Hogan Weatherly. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Yvonne Stone Weatherly.

Mr. Weatherly retired as the Band Director at Athens Christian School, Athens, Georgia, was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp serving during the Vietnam War and was a member of Crooked Creek Baptist Church, Athens, Georgia. When Mr. Weatherly was nine years old, he trusted his life to Jesus, something he was very proud about.

Survivors include his sister, Frances Weatherly Norris of Winder. Nieces and nephews, Susan Dyar (husband, Thomas), Kathy Marquess (husband, Steven), Faith Dunlap, Davis Miller (wife, Jamie), Scott Weller (wife, Wendy) and Lisa Weller. Several great nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. Tuesday June 6, 2023 at Crooked Creek Baptist Church with Reverend Brenson Jennings officiating. Burial will follow at Barrow Memorial Gardens, Winder. The family will receive friends Monday evening, June 5, 2023 from 6 P.M. until 8 P.M. at Evans Funeral Home. Those honored to be pallbearers are Jack Payne, Jason Dyar, John Marquess, Will Marquess, Ethan Dyar, Christian Heiss, Jake Stringer and Colin Dyar.

Flowers are opitional, memorials may be made to Crooked Creek Baptist Church 6202 Jefferson River Road, Athens, Georgia 30607.

Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia. 706-367-5467

Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com

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