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Born on January 28, 1964, he was the son of Mr. Melvin Turnmire and the late Mrs. Carolyn Wright Turnmire of Kannapolis, NC and the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. George J. Wright (Wincie) of Enochville, NC and the late Mr. and Mrs. Dewey F. Turnmire (Della) of Warrensville, NC. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Mrs. Stephania Turnmire on November 3, 2019.
Mr. Turnmire is survived by three children: Mr. Matthew Nanney of Anderson, SC; Mrs. Miranda Javis (Brandon) of Concord, NC and Mr. Dustin Turnmire (and fiancé, Amanda Smith) of Rockwell, NC. He is also survived by two stepchildren: Marshall Lambert (Maree) of Enochville, NC and Ashly Germond (John) of Mooresville, NC.
He is survived by ten grandchildren: Jonathan Lambert, Hailey Lambert (and fiancé, Donny Sartain), Rosalee Germond, Aidan Wiles, Leland Wiles, Jace Wiles, Tucker Smith, Heaven Javis, Christian Javis, and Enoch Javis. He is also survived by his former wife, Teresa Lambert.
Mr. Turnmire was the fifth of six siblings including Tamara Bouknight of Kannapolis, NC; James Turnmire of Golden Valley, Arizona; Katherine Therrell (Tony) of Kannapolis; Betsy Harris (Mike) of Sevierville, TN; and Dee Ann Turnmire of Salisbury, NC. He is survived by six nephews and six nieces, as well as many great-nieces and nephews.
He is also survived by his aunts and uncles: Mrs. Patricia Wright of Landis, NC; Mrs. Josie Wright of San Antonio, TX; Mr. and Mrs David Wright (Rosemary) of Enochville, NC; Mr. Walter Turnmire of China Grove, NC; and Mr. Frank Turnmire of Kannapolis, as well as cousins too numerous to mention.
He was educated in the Kannapolis City School System before joining the US Army. He was a former member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local Number Five Union and worked as a commercial HVAC installation technician for mechanical contracting companies, Embree-Reed, Inc. and McKenney’s, Inc., both located in Charlotte, NC.
Mr. Turnmire loved life, people, cars and motorcycles. He was known as a helper around town – whether it was checking on an elderly neighbor, helping folks with car services and home repairs, or lending a hand with anything else anyone asked him to do. He was an extremely friendly person who always greeted family and friends with sincere warmth and a smile.
His family and friends will miss the laughter and genuine enthusiasm he shared every time he was with them. They will also miss his gregarious personality. Most of all, they will miss the brave son, brother, father, and grandfather who sacrificed his life
for others. John 15:13 – “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” ASV
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to charities of the donor’s choice.
Carolina Cremation is honored to serve the Turnmire family. Online condolences may be at www.carolinacremation.com.
Nedra Newton says
Dear Betsy. So very sorry for the oh so tragic loss of your brother. You, your precious dad and all the family are in my prayers. Jesus be with you!
Kas Watson says
Uncle George gave me my first car. I was 16 years old and could not wait to have a car of my own. I looked for weeks for something I could afford. No one called to ask him, no one mentioned to him my search, he just knew that I had turned 16, didn’t have a car, and loved to drive as much as he did. He randomly showed up to my house with a 1989 Chrysler LeBaron Turbo and said it was mine to have. We tore the roads up the rest of the day. I’m going to miss taking rides with him.
Sam brindle says
He was very much loved by us the brindle family and everyone and will be missed very much as a great friend and a brother of mine from Sam and Anna and all of the kids
Marsha McCraw says
No matter how much time went by you would always tell me hello and sit and talk. You are going to be missed. I’m going to miss your laugh
Diane says
George was very special person to me and my family. It like losing a family member. He will be missed.
Chip wright says
George was my best friend for almost 30 years and we would do so much together. Go just about every were to go fix people’s cars. He didn’t even care if he got anything from doing things for it. He was really more than a friend, he was a brother, a real friend I’ll love you for ever and miss you George 😔
lisa wilson says
So sorry for your loss prayers for your family!
DeeAnn Turnmire says
George, Jimmy and me were the 3 musketeers. ( Or so we thought) The world saw us as the 3 stooges 🤣 I will not mention any of our escapades. You’re welcome 😁 He was an awesome big brother but an even better friend. He never met a stranger and helped everyone he could. I love you Georgie Porgie. The whole world is a little dimmer without you in it.
Stacy & Margie Turnmire says
Stacy, Margie and Jason are so sorry to learn of George’s passing. What a needless tragedy!
We send our sincere condolences to Melvin, Tammy, Jim, Kathy, Betsy, Dee Ann, Walter and Frank. We remember George from long ago when the “Kannapolis” kin would visit the “Mountain” Turnmire’s. Our love to one and all. God Bless.
Tim Morgan says
He had a wide open loud personality. The only person I ever met that could ride a Willy 100ft. long on a 10 speed while changing gears. Once with a broke arm and leg both in cast. Just wide open crazy. 🤪 Drove a car once using a pair of vise grips. No clamps or even tape. Knew a lot about cars. Can’t believe his life was taken senseless. He will be missed. He was a good friend for a long time. And will forever be remembered. 😢
Kathy Therrell says
Honey, I don’t know how we are gonna make it without you. Dad just sits and cries when we mention your name! George, you were loved by all of us and we will miss you. Please give Mom a kiss for me and I found the dime you left for me. I love you brother!
Kathy Therrell says
Honey, I don’t know how we are gonna make it without you. Dad just sits and cries when we mention your naIme! George, you were loved by all of us and we will miss you. Please give Mom a kiss for me and I found the dime you left for me. I love you brother!
Beth Jackson says
Beff is what George use to yell to me instead of Beth at 5 am every morning sure going to miss hearing that u were a great friend to me sending my thoughts and prayers to your family
Beth Jackson says
“Beff “is what George use to yell to me instead of Beth at 5 am every morning sure going to miss hearing that u were a great friend to me sending my thoughts and prayers to your family love u George 💔💔💔