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Celebrating the life of
William (Bill) Atkinson
Passed away on November 27, 2023
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William “Bill” Atkinson, 71, died at Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia on November 27, 2023, after a prolonged illness, with family members at his bedside.
Bill was a force of nature for all who knew him.
Born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, he worked as a banker and small-business consultant for over forty years, and served on the Board of Directors for the YMCA of Coastal Georgia. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ann Boling Atkinson; and brother, Ted Copland. He is survived by his children, Alex Atkinson and Tori Atkinson Sullivan; their spouses, Heather Atkinson and Ryan “Remi” Sullivan; his grandsons, Owen and Torin Atkinson; his step-father, John Atkinson; sisters, Diane Morse and Suzanne Atkinson; his brother, Thomas Atkinson; and his ex-wife, Sandee Atkinson.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. A memorial service will be held immediately following the visitation at 3:00 p.m.at the funeral home.
Mr. Bill was such a wonderful father. I remember all the great things he did with Tori and allowing for Andreamorgan to come along. Praying for all of us in your time of loss.
- Denise McCorkhill, Rincon, GA
A candle has been lit!
Always a good time when Bill was around. As a former employee of Jazzd back in the early 2000’s, he was a good man. Always very sweet to me.
- Beth Gold, Destin, FL
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My thoughts and prayers for the family. Mr. Bill was a true gentleman with a contagious smile. Blessed to have known him.
- JulieAnn Therrell, Savannah, GA
Bill was larger than life, great to hang around with and laugh. Great guy, he will be missed.
- David DArcy, Savannah, Georgia
Went to High School with Bill. I remember him to be a handsome guy with a great personality. God rest his soul. Prayers for comfort to his family.
- Marsha (Parker) Kuykendall, Park Hill, Ok
My prayers and thoughts are with the family. Bill was a great friend and we were able to do business with him as our banker for years. Sorry to hear of his passing.
- Luree Bonner, Thunderbolt. Georgia, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Visitation
- 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m on Sun, December 03, 2023
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
-
7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200
- Memorial Service
- 3:00 p.m. on Sun, December 03, 2023
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
-
7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200