Henry Hunt Rhyne III's Obituary
Henry Hunt Rhyne, III, 88 of Charlotte died June 14, 2019 at his home. He was born on December 13, 1930 in Gaston Co. to the late Henry and Annie Bell Rhyne. He served in the US Army. Survivors include his wife of 62 years Peggy Campbell Rhyne; sons, Hank Rhyne of Charlotte and Doug Rhyne and wife Debra of Stallings; daughter, Gigi Mullis and husband Jim of Charlotte; siblings, Oren Rhyne and wife Lois, Maie Christiansen and Diane Anderson; in-laws, Josephine Hambright and Harold Campbell. Henry had 10 grandchildren, Kerre Howard (2 children), Julie Patterson (3 children), Josh Richardson, (4 children) Angie Outlaw, (2 children) Hannah Richardson (1 child), Doug Rhyne Jr. (1 child) Kandace Rhyne, Brandon Linker, (4 children) Nicole Jameson (2 children) Amber Quinoes (2 children) and James Patterson; 21 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, and nephews.
Henry graduated from Long Creek School, Served proudly in the army between 1951-54 and spent most of his time in Germany. Worked for 38 years for Southern Bell first as a lineman and finished as a teletype repairman.
He was preceded in death by his son Steve Patterson, sister Mary Douglas Rhyne, Annie Laura Long, Lloyd Rhyne, granddaughters Kerre Howard and Julie Patterson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Northdale Baptist Church, 8104 Statesville Rd. Charlotte, NC 28269.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Tuesday, June 18 at James Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 2 PM Wednesday at Northdale Baptist Church with burial following at Northlake Memorial Gardens.
James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.
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