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John Permenter III, 61, of Bostic, died Monday, December 22, 2025.
He was the son of the John Wilson Permenter Jr., and Marilyn Louise Cooper Permenter.
John is survived by his wife Liza Caalaman Permenter; and his daughter, Hannah Marie Permenter of Gastonia.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Washburn & Dorsey Funeral and Cremation Service.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
359 East Church Street P.O. Box 190, Bostic, NC 28018

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