Joe Bickley

NEWBERRY - Joseph Earl “Joe” Bickley, 83, formerly of 2213 Rosalyn Drive, Newberry, died Friday, May 15, 2009 in Lexington Medical Center.

He was born on January 11, 1926 in Newberry, the son of the late Robert P. and Willie Mae Johnson Bickley. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a retired mail carrier with the U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church, Newberry.

Mr. Bickley is survived by a daughter and son-in law, Belinda and Larry Snow of Moore; a son and daughter-in-law, Howard and Rene Bickley of Columbia; three grandchildren, Evan Snow and his wife, Haley, of Greenville, Sara Snow of Moore, and Stetson Bickley of Charleston; a sister, Mattie Mae Bickley of Cheraw; and two brothers, Rev. Hugh Bickley of Columbia and Frank Bickley of Orlando, FL. He was predeceased by his wife, Doris Halfacre Bickley; his sisters, Faye Simpson and Mary Alice Craft; his brother, Preston Bickley; and his uncle Paul Johnson.

Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 18, at Whitaker Funeral Home in Newberry. Funeral services will immediately follow at 11:30 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church, Newberry, and will be conducted by the Rev. Karen Radcliff and the Rev. Hugh Bickley. Interment will be in Rosemont Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Evan Snow, Stetson Bickley, Larry Snow, Bubber Hutto, Mark Funkhouser, and Charles Calhoun.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at NHC Lexington, NHC Hospice of West Columbia, and the sixth floor team at Lexington Medical Center for their patience and untiring dedication to Joe.

Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church, 1005 College Street, Newberry, 29108.

Messages to the family may be sent via email at notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com.Whitaker Funeral Home, Newberry, is assisting the family.