Kenneth Carl Decker, Sr. age 79

Kenneth Carl Decker, Sr. age 79 passed away Friday, November 21, 2025.

Born in Murphy, NC; he held a number of managerial positions in area grocery stores prior to retirement. Kenneth was also a former member of Crestview Baptist Church in Forest City and Brooklyn Baptist Church in Chesnee, SC.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Decker, mother, Loma Pearl Crowe Decker, brother, Bobby Decker (Geraldine), and two sisters, Margaret Jenkins (Jerry) and Barbara Finney (Harvey).

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Hogue Decker, one daughter, Angela Luckadoo (Rodney), three sons, Kenneth Carl Decker, Jr., Gary Allen Decker and Timothy James Decker, one brother, Jerry Decker, two sisters, Helen Shaw (Jerry) and Wanda Bush (Jerome), 17 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

A service to celebrate his life was held November 24 at the Forest City Clubhouse.

Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com. Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family of Kenneth Decker, Sr.