Kenneth Henry Weddington

Obituary: China Grove- Kenneth Henry Weddington, 82, passed away Friday, October 14, 2016 at his residence following a period of declining health. Born February 14, 1934 in China Grove, Kenneth was a son of the late Marion Butler and Elma Yost Weddington. In addition to his parents, preceding him in death were 2 sisters and 3 brothers. Kenneth was a 1952 graduate of Landis High School and had honorably served his country with the US Army, stationed in Japan. A lifelong member of Lutheran Chapel Church, Mr. Weddington was a painting contractor and owner of Ken Weddington Auction and Real Estate. He was a retired fireman and retired board of director member of Bostian Heights Fire Department. Family members left with cherished memories include his loving wife of 59 years, Joyce Clary Weddington; his daughters Sherry Beaver (Terry), and Cindy Lyman (Roger); his sons Darry Weddington and Dennis Weddington (Kim); 6 grandchildren Justin Chapman, Laney Humphrey (Morgan), Lauren Beaver, Kendall Weddington, Evan Beaver and Billy Weddington; 3 great-grandchildren; a sister Mary Frances Hough and his brother Ralph Weddington (Mary Ellen). The family will receive friends Monday, October 17th from 1:00-3:00 pm in the fellowship hall of Lutheran Chapel Church. At other times, the family will be at the residence. Funeral services to remember and celebrate Mr. Weddington's life will begin at 3:00 pm in the church, conducted by the Rev. William Connelly, pastor. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, with military and fire department honors. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Bostian Heights Fire Dept., 8211 Old Concord Rd., Salisbury, NC 28146. On-line condolences may be made at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com
Visitation: 1:00-3:00 PM Monday October 17, 2016 Fellowship Hall of Lutheran Chapel Church China Grove, NC

Service: 3:00 PM Monday October 17, 2016 Lutheran Chapel Church

Interment: Greenlawn Cemetery China Grove, NC