Franklin – Billy Joe Oakley, 46, died January 23, 2008. Born and raised in Greensboro, NC, he was an employee of ATC Panels in Franklin and attended Black Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include his son, Clay Oakley of Sedley; his mother, Annie Stewart Daniel of South Boston; three sisters, Pam Durham of Danville, Penny Oakley and Melanie Ruholl, both of Monroe, NC; and four brothers, Andy Oakley of Greensboro, NC, Todd Oakley of New Jersey, Lee Oakley of Monroe, NC, and Chris Baucom of Lawndale, NC.
A funeral will be conducted at 11 am Monday at Black Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Greg Kitts and the the Rev. Jack Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 3 to 5 pm at Wright Funeral Home and suggests memorials be made to Black Creek Baptist Church, 34163 Vicksville Road, Franklin, Va. 23851. www.wrightfuneralhome.org