KINGS MOUNTAIN: Ronald "Ron" Baxley, 65, died Monday, July 31, 2023 at his home. Born in Hopkinsville, KY he was the son of the late James and Katherine Geraldine Luckey Baxley. Ron was an avid Tar Heel and Braves fan. He enjoyed good music and acting goofy amongst others. He never met a stranger and excelled at being a loving father, husband and grandfather. He enjoyed attending First Wesleyan Church with his grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Laura Mathis Baxley of the home; daughters, Jennifer Shehan and husband Heath of Kings Mountain and Amber Rochette and husband Jason of Knoxville; sister, Karen Dunn and husband John of Kings Mountain; brother, Steven Baxley and wife Carolyn of Charlotte; grandchildren, Brennan and Sawyer Shehan and Charlie and Nora Rochette; mother-in-law, Shirley Caveny Mathis of Kings Mountain; and niece and nephews, Ann, Keith and Kagen. A memorial service will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 5, 2023 at The First Wesleyan Church in Kings Mountain with the Rev. Caleb Williams officiating. The family will receive friends following the service, in the church.

Funeral services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation in Kings Mountain. www.claybarnette.com