McHone, Richard

CONCORD Mr. Eddie Richard McHone, 77, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019. The family will receive friends today (Wednesday, Feb. 6), from 6 to 8 p.m., at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Thursday, Feb. 7, at 1 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church, 2380 Long Ferry Rd. in Salisbury with the Rev. Jeff Insley officiating. Burial will follow at Center United Methodist Church Cemetery, 1119 Union St. S in Concord at 3:30 p.m. Richard was born Nov. 25, 1941, in Mitchell County, a son of the late Fred James McHone and Iris McFalls McHone. Richard was the owner/operator of McHone Trucking Company in Salisbury for many years and was an Army veteran. He and his wife enjoyed taking cruises with friends and traveling. Richard was a very avid NASCAR fan. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Sonjia Barnhardt McHone; son, Richard "Allen" McHone of Salisbury; stepdaughter, Rozalyn Lehning and husband, George, of Concord; grandchildren, Sydni Andrews and husband, Blaine; great-grandchildren, Dylan and Clark Andrews; and other loving family and friends. Memorials may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be left at www.wilkinsonfuneralhome.com. Wilkinson Funeral Home is assisting the McHone family.