Ned Steven Headen

Ned Steven Headen, 83, of Siler City, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

Ned was born November 18, 1941, to the late Hallie Everett Headen and the late Edna Louise Phillips. In addition to his parents Ned was preceded in death by his brother, Dilton Headen. Ned was a member of Plainfield Friends Meeting where he sang in the church choir. He was a painter and a school bus driver, driving for both Bonlee school and Sage Academy. Ned was a retired member of the Silk Hope Fire Department for more than 30 years. He was also a past member of the Silk Hope Ruritan Club and a proud supporter of the Silk Hope Old Fashioned Farmers Day and Antique Collectibles. Ned was a scout master with the Boy Scouts of America, Silk Hope Troop 911 and Siler City Troop 924; and he was a Silver Beaver Award Recipient.

Ned is survived by his wife of 60 years, Gwen Hargrove Headen; sons, Steven Headen and John Will Headen and wife, Tisha; grandchildren, Jackson Headen, Avery Headen, Haley and Caleb Nixon, and Cole and Kaitlin Morris; great grandchildren, Phoebe Nixon and Ason Morris; sisters, Peggy Routh and Brenda Bare; brothers, Tommy and Joyce Headen and Mike and Vivian Headen; and many loving nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 11:00 am at Plainfield Friends Meeting, with Wayne Lamb and Josh Conrad officiating.

The family request memorials be made to Plainfield Friends Meeting care of Iris Terry 7400 Siler City Snow Camp Road, Siler City 27344 or to Amedisys Hospice 2975 Crouse Lane, Burlington NC 27215.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is serving the Headen family.

Online Condolences may be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com