Choua Tong Xiong, 83 years of age, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Stanly Regional Medical Center in Albemarle. He was born July 2, 1930 to the late Pa Xa Xiong and the late Xia Xiong. He was also preceded in death by wife, Ia Xiong. The family will receive friends from 8:00 am Friday, May 16, 2014 thru 11:30 am Sunday, May 18, 2014 at 29484 Bobcat Road., Albemarle, NC 28001. The graveside service will be on Sunday, May 18 at 12:00 noon at Stanly Gardens of Memory, 2001 East Main St., Albemarle, NC 28001. Survivors include son, Khou Xiong, son, Richard Ying Xiong, son, Chai Xiong, son, Lee Xiong, son, Bee Xiong, daughter, Bao Xiong, daughter, Blia Xiong, daughter, Yee Xiong, daughter, Ger Xiong, sister, Mai Xiong, 45 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren. Hartsell Funeral Home is serving the Xiong family.