Gaffney, SC - Billy Joe Mann, 49, of 552 Old Metal Road, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.
Born in Spartanburg, he was the husband of Mandy Kearse Mann and son of the late William Mann and Shirley White Mann. He was a graduate of High School, employed by Metromont, and a member of Crestview Baptist Church. He loved his family, hunting, billiard, basketball, softball and skateboarding.
Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Jordan Brice Mann of Gaffney and James Michael Pridmore (Brandy) of Spartanburg; three brothers, Jackie Rochester of Gaffney, Johnny Rochester of Cooley Springs and Bobby Rochester of Louisiana; a sister, Sheryl Mann of Gaffney; numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM on Friday, December 16, 2022 at Blakely Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM in the Blakely Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Rick Taylor and Mr. Ashby Blakely officiating. Interment will be in Frederick Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Keystone Substance Abuse Services, 199 S. Herlong Avenue, Rock Hill, SC 29732.
The family will be at the residence, 552 Old Metal Road, Gaffney, SC 29341.
An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com
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