Joe Sephus Wyte, 87, of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, passed away on February 5, 2025 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

Born March 23, 1937 in Cleveland County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late James Wyte and Nella Morrison Wyte and was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Rebecca "Becky" Clara Self Wyte, and brothers James Wyte, Jr. and Tommy Wyte. Joe retired after 46 years of service as a superintendent at Mauney Hosiery in Kings Mountain. He was a man of many talents. Joe developed a green thumb through his years of gardening, enjoyed honing his craft of woodworking, and was a great mechanic--he was good with tools and could fix anything. He was an avid fan of the University of North Carolina Tar Heels athletic department and Atlanta Braves baseball. His love of sports led him to coach little league teams for many years. He also enjoyed traveling. Joe was a wonderful father, grandfather, and husband who loved and cared for his wife. His memory will be cherished and treasured by all who knew and loved him.

SURVIVORS: Sons: Scott Wyte and wife, Laura Dawn, of Wilmington, NC; Mark Wyte and wife, Johnna, of Kings Mountain; and Joey Wyte and wife, Julie, Bellevue, KY
Siblings: Jake Wyte of Kings Mountain; William Wyte and wife, Brenda, of Blacksburg, SC; Libby McDaniel of Kings Mountain; Carolyn Ammons and husband, Mike, of Denver, NC
Grandchildren: Crystal Shoe and husband, Jase; Hannah Moore and husband, Andrew; Seth Wyte; Jacob Wyte and wife, Mia; Emily Yeager and husband, Craig; and Anna Wyte
Joe is additionally survived by four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Bethlehem Baptist Church, Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Dr. Steve Taylor officiating.

VISITATION: Immediately following the service in the Christian Activities Center at Bethlehem Baptist Church.

INTERMENT: Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina

MEMORIALS: Donations in Joe's memory may be made to the Bethlehem Baptist Church Building Fund at 1017 Bethlehem Road, Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086 or online at www.bethlehemkmnc.org/give

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