Johnny Lee Wyant

Born in Catawba County on December 2, 1937, he was the son of the late Arney S. and Edith Goodnight Wyant.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son-in-law Brian Pickens; sisters Ann Young, Kate Peeler, Farris Wyant and Dot Ellis and brothers Charlie Wyant, Bernice Wyant, Arney C. Wyant; sister-in-law Mary Jane Wyant; brother-in-laws Ralph Young, Bill Peeler, Bill Ellis, Ray Parrish, Jerry Richardson, and Harry Williams.

He is survived by his loving wife Elaine Wyant of the home; daughters Donna Pickens of Terre Haute, IN, and Michelle Whitener and husband Monte of Vale; son Eddy Wyant and wife Rebecca of Vale; granddaughter Alexandra Hildebrandt and husband Dan of Charleston, IL; grandsons Nolan Whitener, Nash Whitener, Tucker Wyant and Reece Wyant, all of Vale, ; sisters, Sarah Parrish of Fayetteville, Texie Richardson of Vale, Ida Williams of Vale; sister-in-law, Patty Wyant of Vale; brothers Joe Wyant and wife Scottie of Hickory and Don Wyant and wife Dottie of Vale; brother-in-law Scott Whisnant and wife Carolyn of Newton; number of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Thursday, May 5, 2022 from 2:00pm to 3:45pm at Palm Tree United Methodist Church.

Funeral service will be held, Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 4:00pm at Palm Tree United Methodist Church with Reverend Cynthia Nanney officiating.

Burial will follow in church cemetery with military honors presented.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be left to Palm Tree United Methodist Church building fund PO BOX 129, Vale, NC 28168.