William Glenn ""Shorty"" Housley

Mr. William Glenn Housley, better known as "Shorty" age 92 of Copperhill, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at his home. With his family giving him care during his time of need. Shorty was born September 2, 1920 in Epworth, GA to the late John Henry Housely and Louvenia Clementine Goss Housley. He was a member of the McCaysville Church of God and the Copperhill Masonic Lodge. He was a WWII U.S. Navy Veteran, and retired as a boilermaker from the Cities Service Company after 42 years of service. He enjoyed rabbit hunting, keeping bees, and raising beagle dogs.

He was preceded in death wife, Esther Marie Housley, and son, Danny Housely.

Survivors include: sons, William "Bill" (Delinda) Housley; Johnny (Doris) Housley and Dewayne (Wilma) Housley; daughter, Shelia Housley Savage; daughter-in-law, Evelyne Housley, brothers, Emmette Housley; Elvin Housley, sister,Ivanelle Housley, ten grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild.

Funeral services: Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 2:00 pm at the McCaysville Church of God with the Rev.Steve Lamb, Rev. Danny Queen, and Rev. Hoyt Carr officiating. Music provided by family members, Bill Housley, Johnny Housley, Tracey Housley Duez, Dewayne Housley, and Shelia Housley Savage. Interment will follow in the Crestlawn Cementery. Pallbearers: David Duez, Wayne Barrett, Max Housley, Terry Leccese, Greg Housley, Ricky Peak, LeRoy Satterfield, Pete Gray and Virgil Allen. Mr. Housley will lie in state from 1:00 pm until time of service.

The family will receive friends at the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home of McCaysville, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers: the family is excepting flowers,or if you choose, you may make donations to the McCaysville Church of God.

Arrangements entrusted to the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home of McCaysville, GA. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.