Obituary: Cletus "C. B." Baxter McCommons, age 89, of Kannapolis died Monday, September 6, 2010 at Avante of Concord after 6 weeks of declining health. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, September 9th at Carolina Memorial Park with Rev. Tommy Conder officiating. The family will receive friends at the grave after the committal service. C. B. Was born January 5, 1921 in Cabarrus Co. NC, the son of the late Cletus B. McCommons, Sr. and the late Bessie Mae Little McCommons. He was a lifelong area resident and member of North Kannapolis United Methodist Church where his family was Charter Members. C.B. worked for Cannon Mills Co. in Plant #1 as an overseer in the supply room. He enjoyed golf, gardening and swinging on the porch. In addition to his parents, C.B. was preceded in death by his 3 brothers; Eugene, William and Harry McCommons and his 2 sisters; Mary Frances Rainey and Linnie Orvin. He is survived by his 9 nieces and nephews, his beloved dog, "Pretty Girl" and his good friends; Vivian, Mamie, Mildred and Bea. Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com and in lieu flowers memorial contributions may be made North Kannapolis U. M. C. 1307 N. Main St. Kannapolis, NC 28081. Whitley's Funeral Home is serving the McCommon family.
Visitation:
After the graveside service at the cemetery.
Service:
11 A.M. Thursday September 9, 2010 at Carolina Mem. Park.
Interment:
Carolina Mem. Park