Jackie Lynn Key

KANNAPOLIS - Jackie Lynn Key, 56, of 2217 Kenwood Drive, Kannapolis, died Thursday, March 15, 2007, at NorthEast Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. today, at Shadybrook Baptist Church. The Rev. Don Davis will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1:30-2:45 p.m. today at Shadybrook Baptist Church. At other times, they will be at the residence. Born Oct. 15, 1950, in Cabarrus County, Mr. Key was the son of the late Paul Key and Alice Scarborough Key. He previously worked as a manager for Hardee's restaurants. He formerly attended Shadybrook Baptist Church. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed fishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Wayne Key and the Rev. Hobert Key. Survivors include his wife, Latane Brown Key of the home; a daughter, Janene "J.J." Key of Davidson; one son, Kerry Earnhardt and wife, Rene, of Mooresville; three sisters, Judy James and husband, Danny, of Kannapolis, Cathy Grooms and husband, Robert, of China Grove, and Bobbie Dudley of Yadkinville; a brother, Dennis Key and wife, Marce, of Kannapolis; and four grandchildren, Bobby Key, Jeffrey Key, Blade Compton and Kayla Earnhardt. Memorials may be sent to United Brotherhood of Christ, 345 Fry St., China Grove, NC 28023. Lady's Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.