Ray Butler Herndon, 82, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on October 26, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

He was born in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late William Frank and Evelyn Dixon Herndon and was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Herndon, brother, Roy Herndon, a grandson, Tyler Herndon, and a great granddaughter, Evelyn Simpson. Ray was a lifelong member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and several committees including, the Finance, Building and Grounds, and Pastor Search Committees. He worked for 20 years as a foreman at Fiber Industries and for 6 years at Freightliner. Ray loved spending time raising cattle and was an avid Carolina basketball fan. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. His kindness, love, and guidance will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

SURVIVORS: Wife of 59 years: Jean Moore Herndon, of the home

Sons: Mark Herndon and wife Debbie, Kings Mountain, NC and Chris Herndon and wife Mary, Orlando, FL

Brother: Coyt Herndon, Polkville, NC

Grandchildren: Claire Simpson (Brandon), Lindsey Herndon, Chloe Bishop (Ben), and Charlie Herndon

Great Grandchild: Emerson Simpson

FUNERAL SERVICE: Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Reverend Dr. Steve Taylor officiating

VISITATION: Sunday, October 30, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM prior to the service in the CAC of Bethlehem Baptist Church

INTERMENT: Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery

MEMORIALS: Memorials in Ray's memory may be made to Bethlehem Baptist Church at 1017 Bethlehem Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086