William Bill Whitaker (Bill) Beach

William Whitaker Beach (“Bill”), passed away March 31, 2017 at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Beverly (affectionately known as “Bear”); sons Stephen Beach (Julie)-Louisville, KY and Donald Beach (Celeste)-Monticello, Archbishop Foley Beach (Alison)-Monroe; daughters Anne Beach Burlas (Robbie)-Marietta, and Stephanie Beach-Sandy Springs; grandchildren Jason Beach, Brandon Walters, James Beach, Rebekah Beach, Billy Burlas, Katie Burlas, Michael Burlas, 6 great grandchildren; nephews Patrick Boggs (Katie)-Rosemary Beach, FL, Tim Boggs (Terri)-Decatur; nieces Carrie Boggs Wegener (Mark)-Alpharetta, Elizabeth Barbone, Jamie Karr; many great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and sister Carolyn Beach Boggs. Born in Columbus, Ohio on July 6, 1930 to Donald DeNeen Beach and Caroline Foley Beach. He graduated from North Fulton High School in 1948. Bill served in the United States Marine Corps from 1948-1952. He owned Bill Beach Insurance Agency in Buckhead for 40 years retiring in 1995. Highly respected in the insurance industry and community, Bill was known for his outstanding ethics and integrity. He is a past president of SETRA (Southeastern Enduro & Trail Riders Association), a founding member of the Buckhead Boys and honoree of the year in 1989, a past president of Rotary Club of Buckhead and a founding member of Braselton Rotary Club. For 50 years, Bill (and Bear) opened their home and hearts to raise many extended family members positively impacting lives. Bill’s other passion in life was speed. He raced cars at the Peach Bowl, boats on Lake Lanier, and motorcycles across the southeast. Upon retirement, he farmed at his “Hole in the Wall Farm” in Braselton, GA, raising cattle and adopting two wild mustangs from Nevada. Friends and family are invited to gather for visitation on Saturday, April 1, 2017 6-8 pm at Sandy Springs Chapel, 136 Mt. Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 where a memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 3:30 pm. A private graveside service will be held at Arlington Cemetery on April 2nd at 2:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Center for the Visually Impaired, 739 W Peachtree St, Atlanta 30308 or Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home, 760 Pollard Blvd, Atlanta 30315.