William (Bill) Kenneth Partridge (Nicola William Ferramosca), aged 87, passed away on August 9, 2024. He was born on December 2, 1936 to Lois Partridge Smith (Ferramosca) and Joseph Michael Ferramosca in Richmond Virginia.
Bill was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son/son-in-law, and friend. He was known for the care he showed his loved ones and friends. His love of racing, hunting and fishing, aviation, photography, being a connoisseur of music, Wild Turkey Bourbon, his Big Green Egg, and fine wines made him the person he was. He also loved and spoiled his pets.
Bill went to high school in Augusta Georgia, upon graduating he attended the Georgia Institute of Technology, Class of 1960 with degree in Electrical Engineering. During his time at Georgia Tech, he was in ROTC and participated in the co-op program with the Georgia Power Company. He served in the Army Signal Corp until 1966 and honorably discharged with the Rank of 1st Lieutenant. He then continued his career of 40 years with the Georgia Power Company and was the embodiment of “A Citizen where we Serve”.
He will be deeply missed by wife of 50 years Nancy Gaines Partridge; sons, Callen Partridge (Katherine) and Sandy Partridge; daughters, Tiffany Partridge Hess (Dave) and Andrea Partridge Sendobry (Doug); Grandchildren: McKenna Elise Sendobry, Kyle Gaines Sendobry, William Callen Partridge, Charles Joseph Partridge and Aaron Lee Partridge. He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Lois Partridge Smith and Billy Mize Smith of Augusta; his father, Joseph Michael Ferramosca; In-Laws, Ben and Charlie Gaines of Elberton Georgia and son Michael Kenneth Partridge.
A Celebration of Life will be held on August 17, 2024 at the Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Road, Roswell Georgia. Visitation will be at 1 pm until 3 pm. The service will begin at 3 pm to celebrate Bill’s life and honor his contributions to our world.
If you would like to make a donation in lieu of flowers please donate to one of the following:
The Georgia Power House – Provides no cost temporary housing to Georgia Power employees or retirees for medical needs traveling to the Atlanta area:
Checks can be made out to:
The Georgia Power House
Please indicate in memory of Bill Partridge
Mailed to:
Georgia Power Company
241 Ralph McGill Blvd, BIN 10042
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Attn : Jennifer Simon
OR
The Georgia Tech Foundation
Checks should be made payable to:
The Georgia Tech Foundation, Inc
Please note the gift is in memory of William K. Partridge EE 1960
Mailed to:
The Georgia Tech Foundation
760 Spring Street NW, Suite 400
Atlanta Georgia 30308
To make a gift online, donors may go to https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/46972/donations/new
Bill’s departure leaves a void in our hearts, but his legacy will forever be cherished.
To offer your condolences and share cherished memories, please visit www.roswellfuneralhome.com.
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