Clint Josey, 68 of Statesville, died Friday at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born in Iredell County on July 28, 1941, son of the late Clint Josey, Sr and Ruth Bass Josey. He was also preceded in death by a brother Fred Josey and a sister Pauline Gryder. He was a graduate of Harmony High School and was retired from Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. after more than 30 years of service.

Clint is survived by his wife of 49 ½ years, Patsy Scott Josey, four sons; Eddie Josey (Edith), Andy Josey (Sindy), Randy Josey(Tammy) and Ricky Josey (Linda), seven grandchildren; Bradley, Alan, Kristin, Cody, Heather, Travis, and Kevin Josey all of Statesville. Also surviving is a sister, Thelma Menscer (Don) of
Statesville.

Clint was a member of
Providence United Methodist Church where services celebrating his life are scheduled for Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Ron Karriker officiating. The body will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the funeral hour with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home, and at other times will be at the residence of the deceased.