Michael Wayne Kindley

Michael (Rat), (W4MWK) Wayne Kindley, 73, of Concord, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 surrounded by love at his residence in Cabarrus County.

Mr. Kindley was born July 13, 1950 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late James Adam Kindley and the late Pearlie Lou Wagoner Kindley.  He was also preceded in death by his sister, Vickie Galyan of Mt. Pleasant.

Michael loved his family dearly and loved spending time with them. He was proud of being a Marine and serving his country.  He was gifted with a mechanical mind and was during his working years a Certified Tractor Trailer Mechanic. He retired from Spartan Express. In his spare time, Michael had numerous hobbies including being a ham radio operator (W4MWK), flying radio control planes, hunting, fishing and also enjoyed photography, gardening, cooking and loved watching western movies. 

He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Connie Kindley, his daughter, Charity Burleson (Joey) of Concord; son, Joey Kindley (Tahra) of Concord. Michael is also survived by his 9 grandchildren which he adored, Shannon Whitley (Curtis), Triston Langston (Elizabeth Barnhardt), Alyssa Langston (Bailey Howell), Levi Kindley, Tealy Kindley, Gracelyn Burelson, Greenly Burleson, Nolan Kindley and Declan Kindley.  Also surviving are his 3 great-grandchildren and life long friend, L.B. Weddle.

He is also survived by sisters, Pamela Yow and Delorse Blackwelder, both of Midland.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. 

Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Kindley family.