Mr. Billy Joe Brown, 73 of Mocksville, died on Monday, April 9, 2018 at his home.

He was born Feb. 9, 1945 in Iredell County to Benjamin Franklin and Ruby Cleary Brown.  He was a NASCAR fan and had a passion for fishing at the coast.

Survivors: his wife, Judith Shuler Brown; a daughter, Tammy Brown Renegar and husband Luther of Mocksville; a grandson, Ethan Renegar; a brother, Benny Brown and wife Daphne of Mocksville; a sister, Betty Rogers and husband Michael of Mocksville; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service was to be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 12 at Fork Baptist Church Cemetery with Brother Rodger Feimster officiating. The family was to receive friends from noon-2 p.m. prior to the service on Thursday at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel.

Memorials: American Cancer Society, 4A Oak Branch Dr., Greensboro,   27407.

Condolences: www.hayworth-miller.com.