George "Ken" Wyont

George Kenneth “Ken” Wyont, 79, of Bessemer City, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on February 14, 2022. He was born June 23, 1942, in Gaston County, to the late Clyde Thomas and Alice Davis Wyont.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Thelma Wyont.

Ken was a member of Puett United Methodist Church and the Gaston County Sheriff’s Department. His most enjoyable moments were spent with family and friends, as he was fishing, playing golf, camping, playing cards and just being together.

Left to cherish his memories are his children, Kristal Luke (Brian), Bob Wyont (Beverley), and Lloyd Ballew (Barbara); sister, Becky Murray; brother, Reggie Wyont; grandchildren, Bethany Luke, Abigail Luke, Joshua Luke, Adelista Ballew, Iliana Ballew, and Brandon Wyont; mother of Kristal and Lloyd, Frances Kellar Wyont; cousin, Larry Davis.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Puett United Methodist Church on Thursday, February 17, 2022.

Ken’s funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Puett United Methodist Church with Pastor Tony Jordan officiating.

Interment will follow at the church cemetery with honors by the Gaston County Sheriff’s Department.

Memorials may be made to Puett United Methodist Church.