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James Mesimore Obituary
SALISBURY - Mr. James Edward Mesimore, age 86, of Salisbury passed away Friday September 14, 2007 at Genesis Healthcare. He was born May 29, 1921 in Rowan County the son of the late James Earl Mesimore and the late Carrie Savannah File Mesimore.
He was a graduate of Boyden High School and was a Veteran of the US Navy serving during WWII. Mr. Mesimore retired from Norfolk and Southern Railway after more than 40 years of service. He was a member of Haven Lutheran Church, Fulton Masonic Lodge, Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge, Shrine Lodge and was instrumental in the development of the North Carolina Transportation Museum and received the Lifetime Volunteer Achievement Award in 2006.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years Grace Collins Mesimore, daughter Cheryl Mesimore and companion Meryle Schwartz of Hillsborough, sister Mary Elizabeth Chunn Mesimore of Cary, nieces Brenda Marcum and husband Neil of Granite Quarry, and Debbie McSorley and husband Dave of Apex.
Services: 11:00 am Monday September 17, 2007 at James C. Lyerly Chapel conducted by Rev. Gilmer Boggs. Burial will follow at Rowan Memorial Park. Visitation: 7-8:30 pm Sunday at Lyerly Funeral Home.
Memorials: NC Transportation Museum, PO Box 69, Spencer, NC 28159.
Online condolences www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com.
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Libby Owens- Essick
September 18, 2007
Cheryl, Sorry about your Dad. Have not seen him in years but have fond memories of your family.
Jackson McQuigg, Vice President of Properties, Atlanta History Center
September 17, 2007
I have fond memories of Jim from my days of volunteering and working at the NC Transportation Museum at Historic Spencer Shops both during and after college. He had both a quick wit and, beneath a tough exterior, a big heart. What a great legacy he has left for all of us!
Mary Bohlen
September 16, 2007
Uncle Jim made his mark at Historic Spencer Shops. I worked with him at the museum when he was a volunteer. There was no one like him. He was a terrific engineer on the 604. God be with his friends and family. I'm glad I had the pleasure of knowing and working with him.
Michelle Webb
September 16, 2007
It was a pleasure taking care of Jim and it will be a pleasure to continue taking care of Grace. Our prayers are with the family.
-Michelle Webb & the staff of Salisbury Gardens
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jim gregory
September 16, 2007
Sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I worked with him in Spencer and Atlanta.In fact after he and his fellow Railroaders worked to establish the Museum, we chatted frequently between Spencer and Chattanooga. He was a great railroader and a credit to the industry.
MAC AND GALE
September 16, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time grief. If you should need anything, please don't hesitate to call gale or I. You know we will be there for ya, ok. We love ya!
David Ramsey
September 16, 2007
Just wanted to express our family's sympathy for your loss. Jimmy was a fine person, a great neighbor and someone that our family enjoyed talking with for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Robert (Slim) Elium
September 16, 2007
Sorry to hear of Jim's passing having worked with him at Spencer the passing of a old friend. My prayers are with the family.
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