Hermon Lee "Pete" Rednour
1930- 2021
Gastonia – Hermon Lee "Pete" Rednour, 91, passed away on December 21, 2021, at Atrium Health-Kings Mountain. He was born November 21, 1930, in Gaston County, NC. He was the son of the late John E. and Nannie Brown Rednour. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Mary Alice Gibson, John, Jack and Larry Rednour, and Eunice McClelland.
Mr. Rednour graduated from Gastonia High School and attended NC State University for two years. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was the owner and operator of Rednour Machine and was a private pilot. He attended Flint Groves Baptist Church. Mr. Rednour served in Ministry throughout his lifetime in roles such as Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and other Leadership roles at Victory Baptist Church. Later, he served as a Sunday School Teacher and Usher at Flint Groves Baptist Church. He was a loving, generous and compassionate, husband, father, and grandfather to his family, and friend to many others.
Survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Janet Lineberger Rednour; son, Mark Rednour and wife Freida; daughters, Kelly Rednour and Annette Goforth and husband Keith; grandchildren, Emily (Zach) Plemmons, Natalie Rednour, Jake (Demi) Goforth, Alex Goforth, Justice Goforth; great-grandchildren, Ava McLean and Eloise Plemmons; sisters, Anne McCracken and Faye Allman.
The family extends heartfelt appreciation to his care providers, Judith and Gloria who cared for him generously during his last year of life.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 30th at Flint Groves Baptist Church, 2023 Flint Lane, Gastonia, NC with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 2:00 p.m. in the sanctuary with Reverend Ronnie Bowers and Reverend George Tuthill officiating. Interment will follow at Gaston Memorial Park, Garden of Honor A section.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his Memory to Flint Groves Baptist Church, 2017 East Ozark Avenue , Gastonia, NC 28054 and/or The Church on Congress Avenue, 1511 S. Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78704.
Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia 704-864-5144 is serving the Family.