Kenneth Ray Cone Sr., 63, of Angier and Surf City died Sunday, June 10, 2012, after his brief battle with cancer.

He was born November 23, 1948 in Pender County, N.C. to the late Rhoda Jane and Virgil Lee Cone. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Virgil Lee Cone Jr.

Kenneth is survived by his loving family; his children, Stephanie Damery and Ken Cone Jr.; his two grandsons, Brent and David Damery; and his siblings, Barbara (Jack) Halstead, Billy Cone, and Clyde Cone; and many nieces and nephews.

Kenneth served his country proudly in the Vietnam war in the U.S. Marine Corps. He lived in Angier most of the time in recent years, but his heart and other home was in Surf City. There he enjoyed fishing, friends and beach/inland waterway life.

Kenneth had a way with people, and no matter where he was or how long he was there, he always made many friends along the way. He had a great sense of humor and was a wonderful storyteller. Kenneth found great pleasure in blue grass music and watching old westerns. He had many skills, some of which included carpentry and taxidermy. Kenneth will be greatly missed, and we will cherish our memories of him forever.

Memorial service will be held Friday June 15, 2012 at 2:00 at Greater Vision Fellowship Church, 135 Dry Creek Rd. Lillington, NC 27546 with Pastor Benny Smith officiating.

Graveside service and burial of cremated remains will be in the family section of Moody's Chapel Cemetery in Altoona, Alabama at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to Hospice of Harnett County, PO Box 383, Erwin, NC 28339.

Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family by selecting "Memory Wall" above.

Memorial service will be held Friday June 15, 2012 at 2:00 at Greater Vision Fellowship Church, 135 Dry Creek Rd., Lillington, NC 27546 with Pastor Bennie Smith officiating.

Graveside service and burial of cremated remains will be in the family section of Moodyâ