Jay C. Gwaltney

Mr. Gwaltney, age 92, of Charlotte, died Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at his home. Born June 15, 1920 in Alexander County, he was a son of the late Charlie Judson Gwaltney and Bell Troutman Gwaltney. Mr. Gwaltney served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He retired as laundry cleaning specialist/sales of American Dry Cleaning after 45 years of dedicated service. Mr. Gwaltney was a charter and faithful member and former deacon of Hickory Grove Baptist Church.

The service to celebrate the life of J.C. Gwaltney will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service with his nephews, Reverend Henry Cook and Reverend Charles Cook, officiating. Entombment will follow in Sharon Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will receive friends 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Saturday at the funeral home.

Survivors include his son, Reverend John Charles Gwaltney and wife, Kaye, of Wallburg; daughter, Kay Morgan of Harrisburg; five grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gwaltney was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Rowe Gwaltney; son-in-law, Kenneth Morgan; and all ten of his siblings.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060.

Arrangements by Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service, 5301 Albemarle Road, Charlotte, NC 28212 (704-568-2106). Condolences may be offered at www.wilsonfuneralservices.com.