Timothy James "TJ" Josey Sr.

Timothy ‘TJ' James Josey Sr. RICHFIELD – Timothy “TJ” James Josey Sr., 65, of Richfield, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center. TJ was born Nov. 27, 1952 in Statesville, to the late Lonnie Josey Sr. and Margaret Kerley Josey Williams. He attended Iredell County schools and was the owner of TJ Radiotronics for 25 years. He also worked for Council Furniture Company in Denton for 10 years and his present job was working in maintenance for Rowan County. He was of the Baptist faith. In his spare time, he enjoyed being an amateur HAM radio operator and was a member of the Masons Andrew Jackson lodge #576. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles, listening to music and playing the guitar. TJ was a loving and caring husband, father and friend. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew him. TJ is survived by his wife of 48 years, Andrea Josey; sons, Timothy James Josey Jr. and Shannon Lee Josey, both of Richfield; brothers, Lonnie Josey Jr. (Marsha) of Troutman and Ernie Josey (Donna) of Troutman; numerous nieces and nephews; and his baby, Spooky. Visitation: The family will receive friends at the Josey home on Friday, March 30, 2018 from 6-7 p.m. There will be a memorial service held at a later date. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org. or the Humane Society of Rowan County, P.O. Box 295 Salisbury, NC 28145. Carolina Cremation is assisting the Josey family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.