Kenneth Jarrell Obituary
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2024, at 2:00 pm in the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Pheagin officiating. Burial will follow at Faith Temple Baptist Church Cemetery.
Kenneth was born on June 14, 1941, in Randolph County to his parents, Walter, and Neely Jarrell. He was a truck driver for over 50 years. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, watching westerns, and he took great pride in his El Camino.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Brenda Jarrell, daughter Christine Jarrell, brother, Donnie Jarrell, and sisters, Phyllis Greene, and Shelby Patrick.
Mr. Jarrell is survived by his daughter Breanna Apperson (Matthew) of Asheboro, grandchildren, Kenley Rae Apperson, Madelyn Claire Apperson, and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, prior to the service, from 12:30 – 1:45 pm at Ridge Funeral Home.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Kenneth, please visit our floral store.
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908 Albemarle Road, Asheboro, NC 27203
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