Byron Joy Andrews, Jr.

Byron Joy (B. J.) Andrews, Jr., went home to be with the Lord Saturday, December 13, 2014. Mr. Andrews was born in Chatham County on December 19, 1950, the son Byron J. Andrews, Sr. and Naomi (Phillips) Andrews. B. J. was employed at Klopman Mills, and Covil Insulation, Wilson, NC, before an auto accident in 1971 which caused brain damage and disability. Even with his disabilities, B. J. loved life, shopping, outings, and trips with his friends at Hudson’s Family Care Home which greatly enriched his life. He was a member of Pentecostal Victory Temple. He is survived by two sisters: Brenda A. Moody and husband, Jimmy of Siler City, NC, Bonnie A. Evans and husband, Jack of Lugoff, SC; nephews, Kevin Moody, Andrew and Christopher Evans; niece, Christie Bright and husband, Anthony, and four great nieces. He also leaves behind a capable and compassionate caregiver, Susie Hudson. He is also survived by his Hudson's family. Jeanette, Robin, Greg, Aaron, and Terry of Hudson’s Family Care Home. The family will receive friends Monday, December 15, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, NC, and other times at the home of Brenda A. Moody, 574 Jim Moody Road, Siler City, NC. The funeral will be Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Siler City Pentecostal Holiness Church, 17475 US 64 W, Siler City with Rev. Mark Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in Bethlehem Wesleyan Church Cemetery, Snow Camp. Memorials may be made to Hudson’s Family Home Care, Trip Account, 695 Moore Road, Asheboro, NC 27203. Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.