Joel Perry Styles, Sr., 73 - Travelers Rest

Joel Perry Styles, Sr., 73, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Greenville Memorial Medical Center.

Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Troy Sr. and Lillian Batson Styles. He retired from Day/Nite Food Stores and was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving is his beloved wife of 53 years, Carolyn Anne (Gibson) Styles; sons: Joel Perry Styles, Jr. and wife Carolyn of Travelers Rest and James Vickery “Jimmy” Styles of Greenville; sisters: Kathleen Glenn of Greenville and Dolores Vernon of Travelers Rest; brother: Charles Styles and wife Donna of Greenville; sister-in-law: Holly Whitmer Styles of Travelers Rest and numerous nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents, Joel was predeceased by his brother, Troy Styles, Jr.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, December 1, 2014 at 3 p.m. at Mountain View Memorial Park in Travelers Rest.

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The Howze Mortuary, Travelers Rest is in charge of the arrangements. (864) 834-8051.