Gerald Gwaltney Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gerald Gwaltney of Hiddenite, North Carolina, born in Alexander, North Carolina, who passed away on August 23, 2020 at the age of 96. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jeffrey Wingate Gwaltney and Martha Elizabeth Gwaltney Childers; his wife Virginia Lackey Gwaltney; and his sister Evelyn Gwaltney Davidson. He is survived by: his daughters, Janice Gwaltney Sharpe (William Gale) of Hiddenite and Jane Gwaltney Brittain (Mark) of Salisbury; his grandchildren, Curtis Sharpe (Shelley), Kevin Sharpe (RaChelle), Julie Applewhite (Chris) and Joel Brittain; his great grandchildren, Jeanna Chapman, Haylee Sharpe, Alyssa Sharpe, Keaton Sharpe, Ethan Sharpe, Nylah Sharpe, Liam Sharpe, Jaden Schneider, Colin Applewhite and Jacob Applewhite; and his brother Col. William Jay Gwaltney (Nancy) of Pensacola, FL..

Memorials may be made to: Hiddenite Baptist Church and DAV Chapter 84, 582 Carrigan Road, Taylorsville, NC 28681.