Neng Xiong, 59 of Claremont died Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at his residence. Born July 1, 1954 in Laos, he was the son of Nao Lee Xiong and Chia Vang. Numerous family member survive him. The Hmong Celebration will begin on Friday, June 13th, 2014 at Startown Gathering Center & Pavilion at Jenkins Funeral Home in Newton. The funeral will conclude on Sunday, June 15th, 2014 and burial will follow at Iredell Memorial Gardens in Statesville. Please sign the online guestbook at www.JenkinsFuneralHome.net. The Xiong family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home in Newton-#828-464-1555.