Thursday, November 13, 2014 8:11 am

Kenneth “Ken” Goode, 71, of Shelby, NC, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2014. 

A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Robert and Nellie Humphries Goode. Ken was a member and deacon of Fellowship Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his four brothers and two sisters.

He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Gilda Humphries Goode; three sons, Jimmy Goode of Earl, Kenny and Dale Goode, both of Shelby; two sisters, Carol Wright and husband Dale of Polkville and Theresa Eguia of Shelby; sister, Linda May of Cliffside; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Service was held at Fellowship Baptist Church, Officiated By: Rev. Randy Bumgardner. Burial was held at  Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery. 

Memorials: Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC 28150. 

Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby served the family.