Rev. Kenneth Neil George

            Rev. Kenneth Neil George, age 77, of Taylorsville, left his earthly abode for his heavenly home on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. He was born July 8, 1947, in Alexander County, the son of the late Paul Ross George and Louvada Harrington George.     

            He was preceded in death by his brothers, Melvin, Edsel, and Danny George; an infant sister, Wanda Faye George; sisters-in-law, Lillie George, Judy George, Nancy George; brothers-in-law, Guy Barnes and Brice Harrington.

            He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior on January 28, 1969, at Bethel Baptist Church. He accepted the call to Preach the Gospel on August 5, 1969. Neil graduated from Taylorsville High School in 1967. Neil received his Associate’s and Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Education from West Lenoir Baptist School of Ministry.

            He Pastored Wayfound Baptist Church in Hiddenite, NC, Associate Pastor at Fern Hill Baptist Church in Troutman, NC, Pastor at Blue Ridge Baptist Church in Lenoir, NC, Pastor at Cedar Rock Baptist Church in Lenoir, NC, and currently Pastor at Fairgrove Baptist Church in Hickory, NC.

            Neil was a Sewing Machine Mechanic since 1968 and owned his own business Neil’s Sewing Machine Repair since 2000. He had great talent and mechanical skill for working on all types of Industrial Equipment, traveling many miles into surrounding counties and states. Next to Preaching, this was his great accomplishment and enjoyment in life.

            Neil is survived by his wife, Elaine Childers George, whom he loved with all his heart for 55 years. Neil was to thankful for his son, Kevin and wife, Leslie George, of Taylorsville and daughter, Kelly and husband, Mike Milward, of Charleston, SC; his precious grandchildren: grandson, Kamden George and wife, Vanessa, of Taylorsville, granddaughters, Keaton George of Taylorsville, Myka Milward of Charleston, SC; his sisters, Audustine Barnes, Mary Ellen Harrington, Debbie Hubbard and husband, David; his brothers, Keith George, who was his HERO by giving Neil a kidney in 1991, and his wife, MaryLynn, David George, Rickey George and wife, Lori; his sisters-in-law, Brenda George, Linda Chapman and husband, Rev. Dennis; and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

             Rev. Dennis Chapman and Rev. Phil Chapman will officiate the funeral service at 3 p.m., Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Little River Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. prior to the service.

Pallbearers will include grandson, Kamden George, nephews, Duane Barnes, James George, Chad George, Mathieu Chapman, and cousin, Richard Roach.

            Honorary pallbearers will be members of Fairgrove Baptist Church.

Memorials may be made to: Gideon International Taylorsville Camp, PO Box 517, Taylorsville, NC 28681.

            The family would like to extend a special thanks to all the staff of Fresenius Kidney Care in Taylorsville for the excellent care of Neil for the past 8 years.

            Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.

            Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to be serving the family of Kenneth Neil George.

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