Kenneth Edward Yarboro, 82, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on August 26, 2020 at his home.

Ken was born in Cleveland County, son of the late Randolph and Mary West Yarboro and preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Kara "Diddy" Maddox Yarboro.

Ken was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church in Kings Mountain. He was retired from the trucking industry. Ken enjoyed gardening and landscaping in his spare time. He was a loving father, grandfather, and brother and he will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved him. The family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff of White Oak Manor for the care and compassion shown to Ken during his time there.

SURVIVORS: Son: Reverend Johnny Yarboro and wife Sonia, Gastonia;

Daughters: Lisa Caveny and Dee Acuff and husband Wray all of Kings Mountain;

Brother: Don Yarbro and wife Lynn, Kings Mountain;

Sister: Pat Robbs, Kings Mountain;

Grandchildren: Elizabeth Snyder (Sean), Hunter Yarboro, John Caveny (Courtney), Tanner Yarboro, Derek Acuff, Claire Yarboro, Delaney Yarboro and Will Acuff

Great-Grandchildren: Peter Snyder, Addie Snyder, Jackson Caveny and Lainey Caveny

FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM in the Ollie Harris memorial Chapel with Reverend David MacEachern officiating

VISITATION: Saturday, August 29, 2020 from 12:00 PM to 1:50 PM prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA