William (Bill) Hamilton Blackledge died peacefully at Archway Transitional Care in Macon, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Opal Blackledge and grandson, Zebadiah Blackledge. Survivors are two sons, William Blackledge (Laura) and James Blackledge (Tina), grandchildren are James Blackledge, John Blackledge, Marya Blackledge, Lucas Blackledge and Hunter Blackledge, sister Carolyn Caprio Bill graduated from the University of Georgia in 1957, Forestry Major. A memorial gathering will be held Thursday, February 20, 2020 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the funeral home. McNeill Funeral Home 109 Shaw Street Martinez, Georgia 706.364.9122