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James Tew Obituary
Michael was born on May 7, 1950, to the late James Alvis and Amuline Parson Tew.
Michael was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church where he served as the Sound Technician and Deacon of the church for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed sharing his love and knowledge with others. He found peace and comfort spending time enjoying God's creation.
He was a member of the NC National Guard based out of Parkton and later retired from CenturyLink after 35 years as a Pair Gain Engineer.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Peggy House Tew; daughter Cara and husband Tony Platt, son Andy and wife Tiffany Tew all of Stedman, grandchildren Will Parnell and Alena Brooks of Smithfield, Lachlan Parnell, Colton and Laney Beth Tew all of Stedman and great-grandson Michael Parnell of Smithfield. He is also survived by sisters Cathy (Bob) Schwirzke and Chery Tew (Jamie Luna) all of Fayetteville and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Lebanon Baptist Church Youth Fund, 3329 Beard Road, Eastover, NC 28312.
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Deborah Hall Young
April 20, 2025
Peggy and family. I was shocked to learn of Mike's call to Heaven. He was a wonderful husband and grandfather. I will always cherish the memories we shared at Central High School. Mike will be missed by all who knew him and loved him. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. My prayers are with you all. Deb Young
India Rives
April 17, 2025
Peggy & family, so sorry to hear about the transition of your husband Michael. You all have my sincere condolences. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayer.
Nancy Flowers Bullard
April 17, 2025
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers for all the family. Mike was a thoughtful and caring person. I remember all those days of praticeing softball at Central and the games at Eastover and South River ballparks. Those are some of the best memories. Again my condolences. Nancy Flowers Bullard
Chuck Furr
April 16, 2025
I feel like you really get to know someone in a unique way when you serve together in various capacities at your church. Mike was a great Deacon for many years and I am fortunate to have served with him. He had a deep and sincere love for his church and for each and every family at Lebanon Baptist. He will be missed but his influence will continue. My most sincere condolences to Peggy, Cara, Andy and the entire family.
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Frank Faircloth
April 16, 2025
Would sometimes have breakfast with Mike at Patterson before it closed... He will be missed. Prayers for the family.
Dorinda Oakley
April 15, 2025
Steve and I are very sorry for your loss. Praying for the family and friends. He was such a blessing to the community and church. He will be missed.
Dewayne Lee
April 14, 2025
Rest in peace my friend. Sending prayers of comfort to the family and friends.
Mitch Averitte
April 14, 2025
My condolences to the family. Mike trained me in osp engineering back in the early 90s in the Fayetteville engineering office. He was awesome to work with and very funny. He also had a very good work ethic, well most of the time. We did have fun taking field notes and putting out corn for deer, all work related of course. In fact he carried me on the deer hunting trip that I shot my first deer. He will be missed by many folks and we are all better for having known him.
Todd Brady
April 14, 2025
I am so grateful for knowing Mike Tew. He made me laugh so hard sometimes I would cry! I'll never forget his impression of Elvis Presley. Mike was so loved and appreciated for his talent and service, what a great brother - my life has been so blessed by knowing him! Enjoy your reward brother!
Gregory P Spejcher
April 14, 2025
Condolences and prayers for Peggy, and all of Mike's family. Mike was a great, thoughtful and caring friend. He'll will be missed by all who had the privilege to know him.
Josh Bain
April 14, 2025
I am thankful to have known him. He was a blessing to many.
Jinx Gilmore
April 14, 2025
Mike was a wonderful man who loved Peggy and his family so much! He was a such a Godly example of what a father and husband should be. I enjoyed knowing and working with him in the old CT&T days. May God surround you all with comfort and peace during this time of loss.
Elizabeth
April 14, 2025
I will always remember his kind hearted nature. The love he had for his parents as well as his family. I took care of his parents for over a year and he never missed his morning coffee with them. I will keep his family in prayer.
Cindy Burney
April 14, 2025
Such a Godly man who loved his family so much. He will be greatly missed by family, friends, community and church. My prayers are with you all.
Joy & GaTy Ivey
April 14, 2025
Mike was a one of a kind man! He loved to tease and enjoyed playing the gift exchanges with him at Sunday school parties. He laughed ever so hard. He recently tried jumping in the coffee spout to grab his cup of coffee at our women´s conference. I let him snag his cup reminding him not to splatter coffee on my pink shirt. We both laughed at our mutual love for coffee!! May hubby served with him as a deacon and we agreed that Mike could recite the bylaws at Lebanon Baptist like a champ! God bless this family.
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