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Steve Garner Obituary
Steve was born and raised in Dublin. He spent his time working on the family farm and later at Goldston's Beach at White Lake. He was a graduate of Guilford College and a member of the North Carolina National Guard.
Steve spent most of his adult life living in Winston-Salem where he enjoyed a long, successful career at R.J. Reynolds (RJR) Tobacco Company. This included many years traveling the far reaches of the globe with RJR International. He loved telling the story of being in Berlin, Germany, during the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Steve initially retired in Winston-Salem and recently moved back to Dublin where he built a home on the family farm. He enjoyed his retirement by going to NC State baseball and football games with his sons. He picked up cycling as a hobby and enjoyed riding with his friends and son Rob. He also enjoyed helping his son Chip on the farm and hanging out with Buddy the cat.
Steve was a great storyteller and jokester and delighted in sitting and talking with anyone who would listen. He loved beach music and could be found at White Lake or Lu Mil Vineyard when they hosted a beach music band. Steve's sense of humor will be missed by those he held close to him.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the NC State Wolfpack Club at (919) 865-1500.
A casual, drop-in Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 12, from 1-4 p.m. at Lu Mil Vineyard in Dublin. Lunch will be served.
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Tomye S. Glenn
October 5, 2025
A childhood friend and classmate.
Randy Kiger
October 5, 2025
Steve was my first supervisor at RJR 51 years ago. Later we traveled with RJRTI in Europe. Fresh out of high school and off the farm he encouraged me to get my degree and move forward. Thanks for your helping hand through the years my friend. May the peace of God be with you as you cherish Steve´s memory.
Crystal Todd
October 1, 2025
Chip & Rob, we are so sorry for your loss. Steve was one of a kind and will be missed by many. I enjoyed hearing Steve's stories and jokes when he came in to Gerald's on Saturdays when I was working..he could always make you laugh. He was always so kind to Hannah and I.
Julie & Johnathan Fazio
October 1, 2025
Chip & Rob,
Wishing you peace and comfort in your memories during this difficult time.
Erma. Dan
September 29, 2025
Dan and I have had your family in our prayers. We have a lot of memories watching you 2 growing across the street
Maurice Rivenbark
September 29, 2025
I will always treasure my 60 plus years of friendship with Steve. Rest In Peace!
Connie & Skip
September 29, 2025
Chip and Rob I´m so sorry for your loss. Your dad is now in the forever hunting fields, golf courses and telling stories. I know how proud he was of the two of you and you´re going to miss him. Please let me know if there´s anything I can do Connie Hogan.
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