Obituary for Kenneth Edwin Angel
Kenneth Edwin Angel, age 89, of Etowah, North Carolina, died at his home on July 17, 2020.
He was the oldest of seven children born to William Grover Angel and wife, Evelyn Early Angel on November 27, 1930. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy “Dot” McCoy Angel and daughter, Janet Angel Wakefield, two of his siblings, sister Betty Angel Jennings and brother Jim Angel.
Survivors include his wife Sue Smith of the home; his daughter Kendra Angel Byers and her husband Don; grandson Sheridan and his wife Suzanne and great-grandchildren Ellis and Cullen Byers; granddaughter Caroline Byers Roberts and husband, Justin Roberts, and great-grandchildren Ruby and Evelyn “Evie”; son-in-law David Wakefield of Lenoir; granddaughter Ashley Wakefield Edwards and her husband Bradley and great-granddaughter Laney, also of Lenoir, and granddaughter Amanda Wakefield of Lenoir; sister, Madge Angel Salter of Brevard; three brothers, Don Angel and wife Mary of Little River, SC, Earl Angel and his wife, Bonnie of Gastonia, NC, Gene Angel and his wife Dana of Ft. Myers, Florida, as well as many loving nieces and nephews; stepson Rick and step grandson Jessie of Etowah and stepson John and wife Tammy of Grand Ridge, Florida and step grandchildren, Michael, Kaitlyn, Reba (Devin) and step great-granddaughter Anyssa.
Ken grew up in Franklin, NC. He and Dot married July 20, 1952. He served in the Marines during the Korean War, after which he and Dot moved to Brevard. He worked at Olin/Ecusta until his retirement. He enjoyed playing on various sports teams while there. During his younger days he sang in gospel quartets with his rich baritone voice. He also played golf and played in bowling leagues. Ken was active in the Lion’s Club and Jaycees and was a member of the Wesleyan Church, where he enjoyed singing in the choir. He played the piano and loved to dance. In retirement, Ken continued his love of golf. He and his second wife, Sue, enjoyed playing canasta with their friends. He also loved woodworking and gardening. He volunteered for the Transylvania Sheriff’s department, working courthouse security. Ken and Sue attended Pisgah Forest Baptist Church.
Most of all, Ken loved his family. One of the last things he said was, “We love everybody”…..precious words to remember.
Due to Covid-19, the family will have a private graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice, Wounded Warriors or a charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com
Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.
He was the oldest of seven children born to William Grover Angel and wife, Evelyn Early Angel on November 27, 1930. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy “Dot” McCoy Angel and daughter, Janet Angel Wakefield, two of his siblings, sister Betty Angel Jennings and brother Jim Angel.
Survivors include his wife Sue Smith of the home; his daughter Kendra Angel Byers and her husband Don; grandson Sheridan and his wife Suzanne and great-grandchildren Ellis and Cullen Byers; granddaughter Caroline Byers Roberts and husband, Justin Roberts, and great-grandchildren Ruby and Evelyn “Evie”; son-in-law David Wakefield of Lenoir; granddaughter Ashley Wakefield Edwards and her husband Bradley and great-granddaughter Laney, also of Lenoir, and granddaughter Amanda Wakefield of Lenoir; sister, Madge Angel Salter of Brevard; three brothers, Don Angel and wife Mary of Little River, SC, Earl Angel and his wife, Bonnie of Gastonia, NC, Gene Angel and his wife Dana of Ft. Myers, Florida, as well as many loving nieces and nephews; stepson Rick and step grandson Jessie of Etowah and stepson John and wife Tammy of Grand Ridge, Florida and step grandchildren, Michael, Kaitlyn, Reba (Devin) and step great-granddaughter Anyssa.
Ken grew up in Franklin, NC. He and Dot married July 20, 1952. He served in the Marines during the Korean War, after which he and Dot moved to Brevard. He worked at Olin/Ecusta until his retirement. He enjoyed playing on various sports teams while there. During his younger days he sang in gospel quartets with his rich baritone voice. He also played golf and played in bowling leagues. Ken was active in the Lion’s Club and Jaycees and was a member of the Wesleyan Church, where he enjoyed singing in the choir. He played the piano and loved to dance. In retirement, Ken continued his love of golf. He and his second wife, Sue, enjoyed playing canasta with their friends. He also loved woodworking and gardening. He volunteered for the Transylvania Sheriff’s department, working courthouse security. Ken and Sue attended Pisgah Forest Baptist Church.
Most of all, Ken loved his family. One of the last things he said was, “We love everybody”…..precious words to remember.
Due to Covid-19, the family will have a private graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice, Wounded Warriors or a charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com
Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.