Mr. Billy Joe Isbell, age 77, of Lavonia, died Thursday, November 27, 2008 at his home.
Born February 5, 1931, in Hart County, he was the son of the late Norris & Mattie (Malone) Isbell. He was a retired fiberglass worker in Anderson, and was also the owner of Isbell Restaurant in Lavonia. He was a member of Providence Methodist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers: Doyle, Wyatt, Wallace, & Robert Isbell; sisters: Katherine Wofford, Louise Ethridge, & Ellen Teat; and son-in-law: Marshall Bryant.
Survivors include his wife: Doris (Crowe) Isbell; son and daughter-in-law: Aaron & Kathy Isbell of Lavonia; daughter: Jean Bryant of Lavonia; brothers: Walter Isbell of Lavonia and Hugh Isbell of Anderson, SC; sisters: Margaret Reed & Lois McGee, both of Lavonia; grandchildren: Leigh & Greg Fowler, Courtney & Greg Kellum, Matt & Stacie Isbell; and great-grandchildren: Kaleigh & Abigail Fowler and Brody Kellum.