William "Bill" Matthew Williams, age 86 of Ellijay, GA passed on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. He was born on March 12,1935 to his late parents Matthew and Etta (Lowe) Williams in Plains, GA. Bill was a member of First United Methodist Church in Ellijay. Bill and his wife enjoyed socializing with other hikers and hiked extensively in Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Bill worked as a Veterinarian for Old Mill Farm in Cartersville, GA, a thoroughbred horse farm for several years. He is preceded in death by his daughter Emma Jordan. Survivors include his wife of 45 years Sandra (Stover) Williams, Ellijay, GA, daughters and son in laws Anna Williams, Jacksonville, Fl, Tonya and Mike Farmer, Murfreesboro, TN, son's and daughter in laws Matthew and Perri Williams, Houston, TX, Michael and Audrey Ayres, Rochester, MN, grand children Jacob Farmer, Sam Farmer, Sarah Williams, Sam Williams, Nina Ayres, Altan Ayres, great grandchildren Isaac Farmer. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, June 12,2021 at the First United Methodist Church with Dr. Thom Shores officiating. Family will receive friends at the Narthex of the church from 10:00 and to 11:00 am Saturday, June 12,2021 at First United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.loganfuneralhome.com. Logan Funeral Home & Chapel in charge of arrangements.