Reverend Allen Anderson Aycoth, 77, of Gastonia, NC passed away Friday, April 9, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.
He was born September 29, 1943, in Mecklenburg County, NC, son of the late Cliford Aycoth and Rachel Carpenter Aycoth.
Allen attended Welcome Baptist Church in Stanley NC, he was an ordained Minister having a online radio broadcast called “Back to Calvary”. He also was a ham operator; his call sign was KI4JSM. He also loved to fish.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son Darrell Aycoth.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife of over 23 years, Nancy Hodge Aycoth; daughter Teresa Edwards and husband David; stepsons, Allen and Glen Swink; stepdaughter Ann Pearson and husband Randy; seven step-grandchildren, and 20 step great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, 1503 South York Road, Gastonia, NC. 3 pm Friday, April 16.  Pastors George Miller and Cecil Spry will be officiating.
Memorials may be made to Welcome Baptist Church, 811 Manney Rd. Stanley, NC 28164.