William Kenneth Cathey

William Kenneth Cathey, 78, of Concord, passed away, September 26, 2020 at the Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury. Memorial service will be 11:00am Thursday at Gordon Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. David Snow. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Charlotte, with military graveside rites. Mr. Cathey was born November 25, 1941 in Mecklenburg County son of the late James L. Cathey, Sr. and Maebell Proctor Cathey. He was a retired truck driver. He enjoyed oldies TV, reading his bible, especially the book of Acts and John 14:6 and quoting scripture. He was preceded in death by brother, James L. Cathy, Jr.; sisters, Betty Stathis and Mae Lessard; granddaughter Katie Mae Cathey. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Judy Skolaski Cathey; son, Kenneth Cathey and partner Ron Hawkins; daughters, Shelia Wensil (Steve), Sandra Warner (Joe); brother, Richard Cathey (Sarah); nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.