Mr. George Dewey Turnmire

Mr. George Dewey Turnmire of Kannapolis, NC died on April 3, 2025 as the result of a senseless act of gun violence.

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.