Thursday, March 5, 2020 8:03 am

Randy "Woody" Kennedy Yelton, age 53, of Ellenboro, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020.

Randy was born May 28, 1966 in Rutherford County to Martha Ann Kennedy who resides in Ellenboro and to the late Gilbert Clyde Yelton.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clyde and Betty Yelton of Spindale and Harold and Rose Kennedy of Caroleen.

Besides his mother, those left to cherish his memory include a sister, Tina Yelton and brother, Wayne Yelton both of Mooresboro. He is also survived by ten nephews and nieces.

A memorial service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel.

Memorial donations are requested to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.