John Kenneth Pardue, Sr.

Mr. John Kenneth Pardue, Sr., age 83, of State Road, passed away Monday, November 9, 2026, at Woltz Hospice Home. Mr. Pardue was born on May 20, 1943, in Surry County to the late Claude Reece and Josephine Mitchell Pardue.

Mr. Pardue was a member of East Elkin Baptist Church where he was a deacon and choir director. He loved golfing and coached little league baseball for 23 years.

Survivors include his wife, Daphne Eldridge Pardue of the home; 2 sons, John Pardue (Dawn) of Sparta; Lorne Pardue (Jessica) of Clemmons; 1 brother, Mike Pardue (Geneva) of Ronda; 4 grandchildren, Cole, Carson, Hope and Cooper Pardue and one great-grandchild, Lennon Pardue.

A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM at East Elkin Baptist Church with Reverend Rex Walker officiating.

I lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to Mt. Valley Hospice, 968 N. Bridge Street, Elkin, NC 28621.

A special thanks to Betty Rycroft, Blake Mitchell, Larry Frances, and Lori and Donnie Wells.