Major Turnmire

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Major Elihu Turnmire age 75 of Jefferson, NC, died Monday, May 29, 2006 at Margate Health and Rehab Center.
Mr. Turnmire was born in the Clifton Community on July 29, 1930 to the late Emmitt and Ada May Turnmire. He was preceded in death by his wife; Josie Medley Turnmire.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 3, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Billy Joe Blevins, Rev. William Greer, Rev. Glenn Woodie, and Rev. Dean Shaw will officiate. Burial will follow in the Welch Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, June 2, 2006 from 7:00-9:00 P.M. at Badger Funeral Home.

Mr. Turnmire is survived by:

Sons: Worth Turnmire of Jefferson, NC: John Turnmire of Mooresville, NC
Richard Turnmire of Wilkesboro, NC

Daughters: Shelby Holman of Lansing, NC: Mary Farmer of Creston, NC
Marie Goss and Linda Turnmire both of Jefferson, NC
Brenda Sheets Laurel Springs, NC: Laura Dillard Glendale Springs, NC

Brothers: Ken Turnmire Sparta, NC: Raymond Turnmire of West Jefferson, NC
Dean Turnmire of Warrensville, NC

Sisters: Emma Wiles of Sparta, NC: Anne Stike of Deep Gap, NC
Betty McCoy of West Jefferson, NC

30 Grandchildren 31 Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

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Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.