Leon Mauney

Leon B. Mauney, age 84, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Friday, August 13, 2010 at Hospice House.
Leon was born on July 18, 1926 in Rutherford County to the late Horace Dobbins Mauney and Minnie Jane Huntsinger Mauney. He was a longtime member of Adaville Baptist Church and a member of Spindale Masonic Lodge #673. He worked most of his life as a self-employed welder and also for Daniel Construction Company. Among his life's enjoyments were gardening, growing roses, camping, golfing and taking care of his dog, 'Mitch'.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, E. Coleen Mauney; one granddaughter, Dina Craft; four brothers, Gerald Mauney, John Mauney, Jim Mauney, Glen Mauney and one sister, Mildred Hardin.
Survivors include one son, Robert Mauney and wife, Theresa, of Cliffside; three daughters, Anna Hudson of Columbus, NC, Rebecca Moore and husband, Neal, of Rutherfordton and Patricia Craft and husband, Wilbur, of Huntington, WV; one sister, Merle Deck and husband, Henry, of Rutherfordton. He is also survived by six grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.