LANCASTER, SC ~ Mr. John Wesley Ghent, III, 73, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020. He was born on May 1, 1947 in Lancaster, the son of Geralyn Barfield Ghent and the late John Wesley Ghent II.  John served our country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.  He retired from Morrison Textile Machinery Company after more than 40 years of service.  John enjoyed walking and hiking.  He was a Master Naturalist who enjoyed photography.  His favorite subjects were animals and scenes of nature. One of his favorite places to visit was the Landsford Canal, especially when the lilies were in bloom.  John was also an avid LSU fan and a Jeep lover.  He was a member of Forest Hills Church of Waxhaw.

John is survived by his mother, Geralyn B. Ghent; special friend, Reba Coats of Lancaster; and many cousins and extended family.

The Celebration of Life Service for John will be 3:00 PM, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at The Chapel of Burgess Funeral Home.  The family will greet friends following the service.

For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Forest Hills Church of Waxhaw, 8120 Kensington Drive, Waxhaw, NC  28173.