Andy Watford

Andy Watford-64
Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Emory University Hospital. He was born on September 16, 1960, in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Pete Watford and Gloria Fletcher Coppage. Andy deeply loved his lawn care business and took great pride in his work. Prior to owning his lawn care business, he worked with SAFT for 20 years. Outside of work, his greatest joy came from spending time with his family. Especially on fishing trips with his wife, daughters, and grandchildren. Andy had a natural knack for fixing things. If he didn’t already know how, he’d teach himself. Always eager to learn something new. He especially enjoyed tinkering on projects with his grandchildren and passing down his knowledge in the most hands-on way. His curiosity, work ethic, and devotion to his family will always be remembered. Along with his father he is preceded in death by his son, David James Watford and dad, Ethridge Coppage.
Survivors includes his wife of 35 years, Deborah Young Watford of Valdosta, Georgia; two daughters: Andrea Lampert (Brighton) of Hahira, Georgia and Jenny Watford (Ricky Wood) of Lake park, Georgia; grandchildren: Lee, Brooke; Mason, Ema’Leigh; mother, Gloria Coppage of Hahira, Georgia; siblings: Tommy Watford (Georgia) of Covington, Georgia, twin brother, Randy Watford of Valdosta, Georgia, Teresa Carver of Hahira, Georgia, Paul Wilson (Kelly) of Lake Park, Georgia, Lee Watford of Perry, Florida, and Stevie Watford of Valdosta, Georgia; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 19, 2025, in the Chapel of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta with burial to follow in Hickory Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the funeral home. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The Watford family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.