William James Colby, 84, of Alpharetta, GA., passed away on December 17, 2012 in Atlanta, GA., He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina to James & Grace Colby. He served in the US Army and worked in the Oil Business as a Sales Manager. Survivors include his son, Arthur Andrew Colby;daughter,Mary Bratzler, Carolynne Schmeltzer; daughter-in-law, Sonia Colby; grandchildren, Aaron Colby, Megan Colby, Aeriel Emig, Cody Bratzler, Claire Schmeltzer and Emily Schmeltzer. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 22, 2012, 11 am at Woodlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home. The family will be receiving friends two hours before at Woodlawn Funeral Home.