J. Banks Guyton
d. July 21, 2015
J. Banks Guyton Southport
J. Banks Guyton of Southport, North Carolina passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the age of 74. Banks was the son of the late Otto and Norma Guyton of Kings Mountain, North Carolina. He was predeceased by a sister, Priscilla Melton, brother-in-law Harry Melton, and nephew Todd Melton.
Banks is survived by his wife of 53 years, Harriet Cole Guyton, daughter, Lisa Kjome and husband Dave of Southport, North Carolina; son, John B. Guyton, Jr. and wife Tiffany of Elburn, Illinois; granddaughters, Ashley and Abby Kjome, Hayley, Tori, and Paige Guyton, and very special nephews, nieces, cousins, and in-laws.
Banks was a member of the Professional Golfers' Association of America for 49 years. He recently retired from Beau Rivage Golf & Resort in Wilmington, North Carolina.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 23, 2015, from 6:30 to 8:00pm at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral Home in Southport. A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 11:00am at Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain, North Carolina.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Southport Christian School Growth Fund, 4457A Flagship Avenue, Southport, North Carolina 28461.