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John Mew Obituary
Mr. Mew was born March 20, 1945, in Robeson County to the late John Wesley Mew Sr. and Janie Hester Mew.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Carol Mew; four sisters, Norman White, Clydie Cain, Alice Musselwhite and Vergie Mae Carter.
He is survived by Carolyne B. Mew of the home; many special nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews; a brother-in-law, Thomas Monroe Bird of Indianapolis, Ind.; two sisters-in-law, Jo Bird Conway (Donald) of Monroe and Marion Hester of Greensboro; and many special cousins.
Mr. Mew was a member of the Fairmont Masonic Lodge, past Master Mason, Fairmont Shriner's Club, past Principal at Fairmont High School and Greene County High School, and Headmaster at Avalon Academy in Dillon, S.C.
A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, at 3 p.m. at Floyd Funeral Services Chapel in Fairmont with Rev. Ronald Hughes officiating.
Visitation will be following the service at the funeral home.
Memorial may be made to the Shriner's Hospital 950 W. Farris Road, Greenville, SC, 29605 and Lower Cape Fear Hospice 1406 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401
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Memories and Condolences
for John Mew
Imso Soory
March 22, 2022
I don't know who this man is but he sounded great R.I.P bro.
Quintin James
October 30, 2017
So sorry to here about Mr. Mew, just wanted to give you my belated condolences. You and your husband were probably two of the people I respected the most in the Greene County School System.
Rebecca Pate
August 9, 2017
Carolyne, so sorry to learn of John's passing. You were both such wonderful examples in our schools, community, and neighborhood. May God comfort you with the peace that passes all understanding. Larry & Rebecca Pate
Beth Dail Woolard
August 8, 2017
So sorry to hear of Mr Mew's passing. He was such a great educator. So glad to have been at Greene Central when he was principal.
Beth Dail
Class of 1987
Martine Rorik
August 8, 2017
So sorry for your loss. I remember him fondly from when I was an Exchange Student at Greene Central High School in 1990-1991
Debbie Fields Murphy
August 8, 2017
Carolyne, We were so sorry to learn of John and Jennifer's death. I will never forget all the August 28th Birthdays Christopher, Jennifer and Velma Speight shared together. He will be 41 this year and is doing great Thank God! You and John were wonderful parents! May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace. Debbie Fields Murphy and family.
Jane Beaman
August 8, 2017
Carolyne, I thought so much of you and John when we worked together. I missed John's sweet smile and good nature after you all left, especially when we were in offices together in the "back building" Our prayers are with you.
August 8, 2017
Caroline I was saddened to hear of John's passing. I will have you in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days. John was my classmate and I always thought of him as very good person.
Linda & Stuart Dunn
August 8, 2017
Carolyne, so sorry to learn of John's passing. We were blessed to have you & John in our community & our neighbor for a few precious years. You two made Greene Co. a better place. Thank you both for teaching us how to live a life of faith and service - your example made a difference in our lives. Linda & Stuart Dunn
Kelly Wells
August 8, 2017
So sorry to hear this he was a great principle and A very nice man Class of1992
John, Natalie, and Josh Relyea
August 7, 2017
Thinking of you during your time of loss. May God hold you close with peace and comfort. Love and Hugs.
Anne Puckett
August 7, 2017
Wonderful tribute to a special man. I know he is going to be missed dearly. I hope that your loving memories will comfort you throughout this difficult journey. It is easy to tell that he loved and was loved in return.
Tracey Morris
August 7, 2017
Sending prayers for the family. He touched many lives. He was a sweet, sweet soul.
Tracey Jenkins Morris
Greene central class of 1991
Lydia Caines Cally
August 7, 2017
Aunt Caroline - I was saddened to hear about Uncle John's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Brenda Shirley
August 7, 2017
Carolyne, I was so sorry to hear about John. He and You were two of the most respected educators ever to teach in Greene County. Keeping you in our prayers.
Joan Jackson-Meekins
August 7, 2017
Mr. Mew was an awesome person. He had a passion for educating children and helping in anyway that he could. May God bless the family.
I had the opportunity to know Mr. Mew from Avalon Academy for many years. Falcons always fly high!!
Cassie Kinney
August 7, 2017
So sorry to hear of Mr. Mew passing, a giant in the education field.
Class of 1986
Cassie Goins-Kinney
Robin Bryant
August 7, 2017
My condolences to the family....Awesome principle......
August 7, 2017
Carolyne, the years just seemed to melt away when I look at John's picture. I see the quiet, gentle friend from high school who fell completely in love with the head cheerleader. I send you my love and I wrap you in prayers for comfort and peace, my friend.
Jimmy Jackson
August 7, 2017
The family John he was kind person in school sorry for your loss my prayers are with your family
Pat & Jim MacNeill
August 7, 2017
Sending you blessings and love ... Jim and I are so sorry to hear this news. John was such a special person!
Dennis Clark
August 7, 2017
Carolyne - I was saddened to hear this news. John was such a good and special friend to everyone back in our high school days. My condolences to you and your family.
Melba and Hoyt Walters
August 6, 2017
So sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a very nice person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Carolyne at this difficult time.
Judye (Heath) Smith
August 6, 2017
Carolyne - I am so very sorry to learn of John's passing (and Jennifer). Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad and difficult time.
Deborah Harper
August 6, 2017
I am so sorry to read this. Carolyn, you are in my thoughts and prayers!
Deborah Harper
(Greene County Middle School)
Bill & Rose Massey
August 5, 2017
Rose and I are deeply sadden by the passing of our beach neighbor John. Our memories will always remain. He made the best homemade ice cream possible! We will keep Caroline and family in our prayers.
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