Rev. Kenneth Neil George

Rev. Kenneth Neil George, 77, of Taylorsville, left his earthly abode for his heavenly home on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. He was born July 8, 1947, in Alexander County, the son of the late Paul Ross George and Louvada Harrington George.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Melvin, Edsel and Danny George; an infant sister, Wanda Faye George; sisters-in-law, Lillie George, Judy George, and Nancy George; and brothers-in-law, Guy Barnes and Brice Harrington.

He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior on January 28, 1969, at Bethel Baptist Church. He accepted the call to Preach the Gospel on August 5, 1969. Neil graduated from Taylorsville High School in 1967. Neil received his Associate’s and Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Education from West Lenoir Baptist School of Ministry.

He Pastored Wayfound Baptist Church in Hiddenite, was Associate Pastor at Fern Hill Baptist Church in Troutman, Pastor at Blue Ridge Baptist Church in Lenoir, Pastor at Cedar Rock Baptist Church in Lenoir, and was currently Pastor at Fairgrove Baptist Church in Hickory.

Neil had been a Sewing Machine Mechanic since 1968 and owned his own business, Neil’s Sewing Machine Repair, since 2000. He had great talent and mechanical skill for working on all types of industrial equipment, traveling many miles into surrounding counties and states. Next to preaching, this was his greatest accomplishment and enjoyment in life.

Neil is survived by his wife, Elaine Childers George, whom he loved with all his heart for 55 years. Neil was so thankful for his son, Kevin and wife Leslie George of Taylorsville; and daughter, Kelly and husband Mike Milward of Charleston, South Carolina; his precious grandchildren, grandson, Kamden George and wife Vanessa of Taylorsville, and granddaughters, Keaton George of Taylorsville, and Myka Milward of Charleston, South Carolina; his sisters, Audustine Barnes, Mary Ellen Harrington, and Debbie Hubbard and husband David; his brothers, Keith George, who was his HERO by giving Neil a kidney in 1991, and his wife MaryLynn, David George, and Rickey George and wife Lori; his sisters-in-law, Brenda George, and Linda Chapman and husband Rev. Dennis; and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Rev. Dennis Chapman and Rev. Phil Chapman will officiate the funeral service at 3 p.m., on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Little River Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. prior to the service.

Pallbearers will include grandson, Kamden George, nephews, Duane Barnes, James George, Chad George, and Mathieu Chapman, and cousin, Richard Roach.

Honorary pallbearers will be members of Fairgrove Baptist Church.

Memorials may be made to Gideons International Taylorsville Camp, PO Box 517, Taylorsville, NC 28681.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to all the staff of Fresenius Kidney Care in Taylorsville for the excellent care of Neil for the past eight years.

Condolences may be sent to www.adamsfunerals.com.

Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to be serving the family of Kenneth Neil George.