Kenneth Ray Yow, 61, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.

He was born on November 17, 1958, in Cabarrus County, N.C., to the late Betty Hilton Yow and Ray Von Yow.

Mr. Yow enjoyed fishing, watching old movies and Gunsmoke, and he loved animals, especially his dog and cat. He had a great sense of humor, was always happy, and was good natured.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Dale Yow.

He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Kimberly Goodson Yow; sisters, Martha Furr and Jennifer Perkins; three step children; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

No services will be held at this time.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Yow family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.