Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameDewey Kenneth Earnhardt
Birth1 Oct 1932, Stanly County, NC
Death12 Jul 2011, Stanly Regional Medical Center, Albemarle, Stanly County, NC
Burial15 Jul 2011, Richfield Cemetery, Richfield, Stanly County, NC
FatherRoy Lee Earnhardt (1900-1975)
MotherGladys Estelle Watson (1908-1989)
Spouses
Marriage17 Apr 1955
ChildrenTommy Lee
 Cheryl Ann
 David Kenneth
Notes for Dewey Kenneth Earnhardt
Dewey K. Earnhardt

RICHFIELD - Dewey Kenneth "Red" Earnhardt, 78, of Misenheimer Road, died Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at Stanly Regional Medical Center in Albemarle.

Born Oct. 1, 1932, in Stanly County, he was a son of the late Roy Lee Earnhardt and Estelle Watson Earnhardt. Educated at Richfield School and Pfeiffer University, he was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Korean Conflict aboard the USS Valley Forge.

A former masonry contractor, he was also a former employee of Norandal in Salisbury. Mr. Earnhardt was a member of Richfield Baptist church, where he was very active.

He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and traveling to see their activities. He also enjoyed working outside and helping others.

Survivors include his wife, Edna Caudle Earnhardt of the home; sons Tommy Earnhardt and wife Amy of Norwood and David Earnhardt and wife Jenny of Charlotte; daughter Cheryl E. Turner and husband Greg of Richfield; and grandchildren Jacob, Adam, Halle, Rachel, Sophia, Sydney and Lucy.

Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 14, Stanly Funeral Home in Albemarle.

Service: 2 p.m. Friday, July 15, Richfield Baptist Church with the Rev. Harold McDonald and the Rev. Dale Collingwood officiating. Burial will be in Richfield Cemetery with full military rites by Stanly County DAV Ritual Team.

Memorials: Richfield Baptist Church.

Salisbury Post, 14 Jul 2011
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