William Lake "Billy" Standridge, Jr., age 62, of Morganton passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026. Billy was born in Copper Basin on December 3, 1963 to the late William Lake Standridge, Sr. and Frances Adams Standridge. He worked for many years in fire service serving Fannin, Pickens, and Gwinnett Counties- retiring at the rank of Battalion Chief. After his retirement, he then went to work for the Fannin County Transportation Department driving a school bus. Billy loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed his hunting trips.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Sonya Standridge.

He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Tammy Standridge; children, Adam Lake Standridge (Joseph Lillis) and Clay Standridge (Ashley); siblings, Sharon Standridge Bailey (David), Stoney Standridge (Lisa), and Amy Cole (Robbie). He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Friends may visit the family on Sunday, November 1, 2026 from 12:00 PM until 3:00 PM

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM from the Akins-Cobb Blue Ridge Chapel with Rev. Denny Hawkins officiating. Interment will follow in the New Hope Holiness Church Cemetery with the following gentlemen serving as pallbearers: Scott Lewis, Panell Ellis, Eric Ball, Tim Massaro, Britt Jones, Sean Queen, Tom Cook, and Mark Peters.

Serving as honorary escort will be past coworkers from the Fannin County Fire Department, the Pickens County Fire Department, and the Gwinnett County Fire Department.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinscobb.com.

Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations of Blue Ridge is in charge of arrangements.