Mr. Kevin Lewis Benjamin Auten, 52, of Morganton passed away Saturday July 15, 2023 at UNC Health Blue Ridge following a period of declining health.

Kevin was born January 20, 1971 in Gaston County. He worked as a concrete finisher.

Preceding him in death are his maternal grandmother, Akie Patterson; aunts, Mary Neikirk and April Spencer; and uncle, David Pickelsimer.

Survivors include his wife, Sherri Lyn Auten of the home; children, Andrew Joseph Auten, Lenni Travis, Adrienne Snow, Brittany Snow, Cheyenne Bentley, Carlos Bentley, and Casey Bentley; grandchildren, Gabriel Travis, Liam Travis, Benjamin Burch, and Kai Bentley; and parents, Cynthia Ann Jardine and Robert Joseph Jardine

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM, in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service with Rev. Billy Miller officiating.

The family will receive friends Sunday, July 30, 2023 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Service.