Louis Staley, also known as "Bobby Joe," born April 23, 1953, to Earnest L. Staley and Lorene L. Staley. He departed from us and gained his wings to join the Lord on March 21, 2022.

During early years of Bobby Joe's life, he attended A.L.Corbitt where he specialized in HVAC with heat & air conditioning. Bobby Joe was a fun and loving person who's favorite saying was "don't talk to me while I'm eating". He loved vinyl records.

Those left to cherish his memories are: his daughter Shericia Bonnett of Irmo, SC; 9 sisters: Burnett (Henry) Peterson, Eartha Lee Robinson, Patricia Ann Jackson, Delois Salley, all of Wagener, SC. Wanda Tyler, Sugar Sugar, both of Salley, SC. Bertha Mae Adams and Lucinda Landy both Columbia,SC. Lavenia Corley of Florida; 5 brothers: Arthur Lee ( Elaine) Staley, David Jasper (Reatha Mae) Williams, Chester (Patricia) Williams, Melvin Williams all of Wagener, SC. Willie Ray Williams of Salley, SC; 4 aunts: Jeanett (Ulysses) James, Rose Mae Livingston, Peggy Williams and Patricia (Bernard) West. All of Wagener, SC. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.