Ray Kearns

Mr. Francis Ray Kearns, 80, of Asheboro, North Carolina, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024, at his residence.

Funeral Service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 26, 2024, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Brian Faircloth officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Kearns was born in Randolph Co., NC, on April 21, 1944, the son of the late Paul Spivey and Ida Kearns. He was the best mechanic in the world and could build any engine in no time. He loved motorcycles and was an outdoorsman. Ray had a big heart for animals, especially dogs and his pit bull, Buddy. Above all, Ray was a family man.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Kearns was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Williams Kearns, and his brother, Kenneth Paul Spivey.

Mr. Kearns is survived by his son, Ben Kearns, of the home; sisters-in-law, LaRue Cook (Larry) of Denton, Betty Satterfield of Troy; brother-in-law, Vance Williams of Seagrove; several nieces and nephews including his niece, Jamie Satterfield, who had a special relationship with his family; and several great nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Ridge Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Randolph County SPCA, 300 W. Bailey Street, Asheboro, NC 27203; or the American Cancer Society, 7027 Albert Pick Rd, Greensboro, NC 27409.