Billy Isley Obituary
Billy “Bill” Wayne Isley, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday February 2, 2023 at Liberty Commons. He was born in Alamance County on August 6, 1935.
Bill was a former home delivery driver with United Diary years ago, then went to work with 7-Elevens Convenient Stores as an assistant manager. He enjoyed being outdoors, burning in his burn barrel, target shooting, riding his golf cart, mowing his lawn, working on cars and meeting his buddies at the Waffle House.
Bill is survived by his son, Tim Isley and wife Heather; a daughter, Kimberly “Kim” Isley; a grandson, Chase Isley and wife Amber; and a great grand baby on the way; a brother, Ray Cottle and wife Janice; sisters-in-law, Louise Hutchens and Janie Cottle; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shelby Jean Shoffner Isley who died in 2017; his parents, Henry and Estelle Oldham Cottle; brothers, Toby and Ronnie Cottle and his canine companion, Copper.
The family will be having a gathering to celebrate Billy’s life from 2pm to 4pm Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Alamance County, P.O. Box 5117, Burlington, NC 27216. You may send condolences to www.lowefuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2205 South Church Street, Burlington, NC 27215
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