Thomas P. Rhyne

Kings Mountain- Thomas Patrick 'Pat' Rhyne, Sr. 770 Sunnyside Shady Rest Road, passed away December 19, 2011 at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, SC.

He was a native of Gaston County, born November 10, 1943 to the late Kenneth Linwood Rhyne, Sr. and Frances Brandon Rhyne.

Pat loved to hunt and fish. He retired from Textiles.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He was survived by his wife of 48 years Laura Ballard Rhyne; a son and daughter in law, Tommy Rhyne and wife Kristi of Kings Mountain; two grandchildren Patrick and Shelbi Rhyne
One brother Kenneth Linwood 'Lindy' Rhyne, Jr.

The family will receive friends 12:30 until 1:45pm Thursday, December 22, 2011 at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home
A Graveside Service 2:00 pmThursday, December 22, 2011
at Gaston Memorial Park with Pastor Roger Parsons officiating
Memorials may be made to the Firestone Wesleyan Church, 1700 Union Road, Gastonia, NC 28054
Condolences may be made to the family at www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com
The family is being cared for by Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Rd Gastonia, 704-864-5144