William Bowyer (Bill) Handley's obituary , Passed away on November 12, 2021 in Rabun Gap, Georgia

William Bowyer (Bill) Handley

May 16, 1922 - November 12, 2021 (99 years old)

Rabun Gap, Georgia

William Bowyer (Bill) Handley's obituary , Passed away on November 12, 2021 in Rabun Gap, Georgia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hillside Memorial Chapel

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William Bowyer (Bill) Handley

May 16, 1922 - November 12, 2021 (99 years old)

Rabun Gap, Georgia

William Bowyer Handley Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved William Bowyer Handley of Rabun Gap, Georgia, born in Huntington, West Virginia, who passed away at the age of 99, on November 12, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Garland Love Handley and Heloise Bowyer Handley Tolbert; his wife Martha Alice Williamson Handley; his brother Robert Handley Tolbert; his sister-in-law Margaret E. Tolbert; and his nephew Robert Arthur "Rip" Tolbert.

He is survived by: his daughters, Heloise (Chuck Wilson), Lynn Handley (Bruce Taylor) and Julia (Bill McEntire); his grandchildren, Caroline, Jared Steinberg of Cumming, GA, Lily, Joshua Killingsworth of Manhattan, NY, Tyler, Hannah McEntire of Lula, GA, Seth and Madeline McEntire of Smyrna, GA; his great grandchildren, Piper Steinberg and Luke McEntire; and his sister-in-law Lillie Williamson of Mountain City, GA. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, & a host of friends.

The Handley family requests that those present for the visitation & funeral observe all guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control for social distancing regarding Covid-19.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to http://www.stjude.org in memory of Bill Handley.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hillside Memorial Chapel



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Hillside Memorial Chapel
5495 GA-197, Clarkesville, GA 30523

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5495 GA-197, Clarkesville, GA 30523

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