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Kenneth Craig Mayberry,

January 17, 1957 — July 12, 2016

Kenneth “Craig” Mayberry, 59, of Taylorsville, passed away in Gordon Hospice House, in Statesville, on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. Born on January 17, 1957,  to the late Joe Bill Mayberry and Pearl Moose Mayberry, who survives. He was preceded in death by a sister, Diane Dagenhart. He was an active member of East Taylorsville Baptist Church. Craig’s career spanned Clayton Marcus Furniture Company, Royal Comfort Seating, and before retirement was Purchasing Agent for Alexander County Government. He was very active in the Alexander County Republican Party and served as a county commissioner from 1986-1998, as well as an Alexander County School Board member from 2000-2008.

In addition to his mother, Mr. Mayberry is survived by his wife Donna D. Mayberry of the home. Two sons, Kenneth Mayberry II, and Kyle Mayberry, a daughter Kaitlyn Mayberry, all of Taylorsville. Craig is also survived by a sister Judy Mayberry[ David] Moose, of Stony Point and four brothers, Steve of Statesville, Richard, of Stony Point, Eddie, of Hickory, and Jerry[Bonnie] of Stony Point. His father and mother in law, James and Glenda Drum and brother in law Rodney Drum are left to cherish his memory.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 15, 2016, from 6-8 p.m. at East Taylorsville Baptist Church, with the funeral service on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. The body will lie in state thirty minutes before the funeral hour. Rev. Jamie Steele, Rev. Kevin White, and Rev. James Earl Pennell will officiate. Pallbearers are Stan Johnson, Robert Robertson, Rick Childers, Destry Moose, Stacy Marshall, Stewart Akers, Scott Bowman, and Alan Beasley. Honorary pallbearers are Steve Teague, David Starnes, Dennis Rhyne, Ken Church, Jim Lowe, Alan Sigmon, Dale Johnson, Jerry Watts, Guy Kerley, Fred Ballard, Lynn Marshall, Norman Sloan, and Clint Mayberry.

Memorials may be given to Gordon Hospice House, 2341 Simmonton Rd, Statesville, NC, 28625 or Alexander County Education Foundation, Children’s Benevolence Fund in care of Alexander County Schools, 700 Liledoun Rd., Taylorsville, NC, 28681.

Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service have been entrusted with arrangements.
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