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Roy Ghent Obituary

Roy 'Cecil' Ghent, 84, died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, at Springs Memorial Hospital. He was born Aug. 10, 1928, in Lancaster County, the son of the late James William Ghent and Maebell Pardue Ghent and was the husband of Nadine R. Ghent. Mr. Ghent retired from Springs Industries, was a lifetime member of Hart Masonic Lodge, loved to fish, was a member of White Springs Baptist Church and served our great country in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Mr. Ghent is survived by a his wife, Nadine R. Ghent, of the home, two daughters, Cecilia Estridge and her husband, Larry, and Becky Hudson and her husband, Kenneth, both of Lancaster; a brother, James Ghent of Lancaster; three grandchildren, Karen Mauney and her husband, Ken, of Boiling Springs, the Rev. Jason Hudson and his wife, Vicki, of Statesville, N.C. and Zachary Estridge of Myrtle Beach, and six great-grandchildren, Jordan, Lauren, Abby, Cassie, Kylie and Seth.
Mr. Ghent was preceded in death by a brother, the Rev. Grady Ghent and a sister, Joyce Gheant.
The celebration of life funeral service for Mr. Ghent will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, at White Springs Baptist Church by the Revs. Stephen Owens and Jason Hudson. Burial will follow at Lancaster Memorial Park.
The family of Mr. Ghent will receive friends from 1:30 to 3 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, at the Family Ministry Center. The family suggests memorials be made to White Springs Baptist Church, Family Ministry Center, 1249 Grace Ave., Lancaster, SC 29720.
An online guest register is available on the obituaries page at www.hartleyburgess.com
Hartley - Burgess Funeral Home Ê& Crematory of Lancaster is in charge.

Published by The Lancaster News from Oct. 2 to Oct. 3, 2012.
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We are so very sorry to hear of your loss.

Reid and Stacy Crump

October 15, 2012

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord give you comfort in the days ahead. I know Mr. Ghent will be missed.

Cindy Carter

October 5, 2012

To the Ghent family: We so sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Ghent. Our thoughts are with all of you.
The Bragdons

The Bragdons

October 4, 2012

We salute your veteran. Our condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's service to our country.

October 3, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Becky Cnesich

October 3, 2012

may GOD comfort you and your family in this time of lost.
Love, Kathy George DHEC

October 3, 2012

Mrs. Nadine, Cecilia, Becky and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. I will be remembering you in my prayers.
Cherie (Horne) Ellis

October 2, 2012

Sorry for your loss

Monte and Lisa Neisler

October 2, 2012

Thoughts and prayers are with you through your loss. May God be with each and everyone of you.

Monte and Lisa Neisler

October 2, 2012

I know Papa, Butch and Joyce and your mom and dad were rejoicing when they saw you come Home. We will certainly miss you here on this earth, but I am glad you are not in pain anymore. I love you Uncle Cecil!

Mica Jones

October 2, 2012

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