William Edward “JR” DeJarnette, Jr.

William Edward “JR” DeJarnette, Jr.

William Edward “JR” DeJarnette, Jr., 77, of Stony Point, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Abernethy Laurels Health Care Unit in Newton.
He was born December 24, 1942, in Alexander County, the son of the late William “Stiffy” Edward DeJarnette, Sr. and Sudye May Farrell DeJarnette.
He had worked for Stony Point Farm Supply and he was also the founder of the Dairy Bar in Stony Point. He died 45 years to the day he opened the Dairy Bar. He was a man of faith and enjoyed hunting, playing the guitar, going to Bluegrass festivals, and loved his family.
Those left to cherish and honor his memory include his daughter, Amy DeJarnette Edwards and husband Brad of Hickory; his sons, William Edward “Bill” DeJarnette, III and wife Alisa of Hiddenite, and Brian Archie DeJarnette and wife Tara of Stony Point; his sister, Betty Ann Oliver and husband Don of Mt. Gilead; eight grandchildren, Kayla DeJarnette Gibson and husband Matthew, Ethan, Garison and Abby DeJarnette, Cassi and James Edwards, and Kelsea and Kolton DeJarnette; his niece, Anne Oliver Evans; and his nephew, Allen Oliver.
A private Memorial Service will be held. Rev. Mitchell Rash will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658; or Dementia Society; or Alzheimer’s Association.
Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.
Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to be serving the DeJarnette Family.