Troy Dewitt "Dee" Guyton

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Troy Dewitt "Dee" Guyton Troy Dewitt Guyton, 86, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2021 at his home. He was born in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late James Russell and Duffy Shelton Guyton and was preceded in death by his brother, Jim Guyton, and two sisters, Pansy Guyton Bell and Naomi Guyton Jones. In 1952, Dee graduated from Kings Mountain High School, then earned an Associates degree from Gaston College in blueprint drawing while working a full time job and attending school in the evenings. Dee was a life long member of Second Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday School Superintendent and teacher, Bible teacher, he led children's church, was a member of the Building, Pulpit, Stewardship, and Personnel committees, sang with the  choir, and many other roles including helping to build the Second Baptist Fellowship Center. He served honorably in the US Army, first in the Korean Conflict and a second term during the Berlin Crisis. Dee retired from Champion Contractors and was the owner and operator of Guyton Construction for many years. Always active, and willing to serve others, Dee was a member of several organizations to include, Scottish Rites Oasis Temple, the Fairview Masonic Lodge, president of White Plains Shrine Club, the American Legion, and  a member of the Kings Mountain chapter Gideons International. He also enjoyed coaching American Legion baseball and church softball. An avid sports fan, Dee was honored to serve with the Sports Hall of Fame Committee. In his spare time, Dee enjoyed hunting, attending ballgames, NASCAR, gardening, and spending time with his beloved family, especially his grandchildren who were the light of his life. He was a loving husband, wonderful father and the best Papa in the world. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the VA home based program-Complete Care-, Cleveland County Hospice, and to a special CNA Pallie Jenkins. SURVIVORS: Wife of nearly sixty-one years: Delane Parker Guyton, of the home Children: Lanny Dewitt Guyton (Marisa), Jupiter FL, Jill Guyton Nanney (Bryan), Oak Island, NC, and Dawn Guyton  Strasser, Murphy, NC Grandchildren: Charlotte Guyton (Bryan Conner), Troy, NY, Cady Guyton, Charlotte, NC, Scott Dewitt Guyton, Charlotte, NC, Amelia Guyton, Jupiter, FL, Isabella Guyton, Jupiter, FL Sisters-in-law: Joanne Parker, Marshville, NC, and Lorraine Belk, Monroe, NC Loyal K-9 companion: Dior The family would like to encourage all attendees to wear a face covering and follow Covid protocols. FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, July, 29, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Second Baptist Church with Reverend Dennis Pruitt officiating VISITATION: Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM prior to the service in the sanctuary of the church INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery MEMORIALS: Memorials in Dee's memory may be made to Second Baptist Church at 120 Linwood Road, Kings Mountain, NC or to Shriners Hospital for Children Greenville at www.donate.lovetotherescue.org GUEST REGISTER AVAILABLE AT WWW.HARRISFUNERALS.COM ARRANGEMENTS:  HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA