Richard Anthony Gwaltney

Mr. Richard Anthony Gwaltney, 61, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Friday, March 12, 2021, at Carolina Memorial Park. Rev. Jason Barber will officiate. Interment will follow.

Mr. Gwaltney was born August 19, 1959 in Charlotte. He was a son of Ann Austin Drew and the late Harold Clay Gwaltney. He was a member of Memorial Baptist Church. Rick enjoyed playing the piano for people, especially in nursing homes. He loved working in the yard and animals of all kinds, especially dogs.

In addition to his mother, Mr. Gwaltney is survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was also survived by his former wife, Judy Gwaltney; his step-children, Christy Stowe and husband Chad and Jamie Hansen and husband Chad; and three grandchildren.

Memorials may be sent to Memorial Baptist Church, 1785 Dale Earnhardt Boulevard, Kannapolis, NC 28083.