William W. “Billy” Altman, 84, of Evergreen, passed away at his home on Friday, May 26, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Altman was born in Johnsonville, SC a son of the late Maxie William Altman and Bessie McKnight Altman.He was the founder and owner of Altman Tractor Company and a member of Evergreen Baptist Church where he served faithfully for many years.He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Richardson Altman and by a son, Scott Altman. Surviving are his son, Stan (Candy) Altman of Evergreen; daughters, Brenda Altman of Evergreen and Becky Altman Coxe of Florence; grandchildren, Will (Tiffany) Altman, Austin Altman (Clarke) Johnson, Steven Causey, Rebecca Causey and Trey Coxe; great-grandchildren, Andrew Johnson, Anna Scott Johnson and Altman Johnson. Memorials may be made to Evergreen Baptist Church, 6316 Pamplico Highway, Effingham, SC29541. The family will receive friends from 2 – 3 PM Sunday at Evergreen Baptist Church in the fellowship hall with the service to follow in the church sanctuary.Burial will follow in the Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery directed by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home. Please send messages to the family at the obit section of www.stoudenmiredowling.com.