Kenneth "Pete" Mcelreath

Kenneth Griffin "Pete" McElreath, 78, of Asheboro, died Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Randolph Health in Asheboro. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 17, 2017, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Mason officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Born July 13, 1939 in Randolph County, Mr. McElreath was the son of the late C.W. and Ella Wright McElreath. He graduated from Farmer High School and was retired from Sheraton Finance after 35 years of service. Mr. McElreath served in the NC National Guard. He was a avid golfer and enjoyed woodworking. Mr. McElreath was a "jack of all trades" he could fix anything. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Lee, Alvin, Don and Hoyt McElreath; and sisters, Bertis Richardson. Helen Loflin and Hazel Small. Survivors include his wife, Janet McElreath of the home; brother, Louie McElreath and wife, Faye of Asheboro; sisters-in-law, Eunice McElreath of Jackson Creek, Betty McElreath of Trinity, Carroll Ridge of Jackson Creek, Jolene Freeman and husband, Tommy of Farmer; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. -1:45 p.m., Friday at Ridge Funeral Home, prior to the service and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Balfour Baptist Church, 1642 N. Fayetteville St., Asheboro, NC 27203.