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Michael Lee Garner 67, a lifetime resident of Wilmington died Tuesday afternoon April 6, 2021 in Pender County.
Mike was born in New Hanover County on July 2, 1953 the son of the late Billy and Louise Garner.
Mike was a devoted volunteer with the former Seagate Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as the assistance chief for many years. He along with fire chief Johnny Lockamy molded many young firefighters, to become professional firefighters and Paramedics. After the closing of Seagate Volunteer Fire Department and his his retirement from Dupont, Mike became a firefighter with the Wrightsville Beach Fire Department. He was nicknamed “Chiefie” by his many friends at Seagate, and at Wrightsville Beach Fire Department he was nicknamed “OG”
He survived by his wife of 32 years Betty Garner, brother Tracy Garner and wife Charlene; and sister Sherry Garner; step son Mark Crain and wife Jen. Nieces and nephews Geneva McNealey; Courtney Garner Benjamin; Gunnar Garner; Samantha McNealy, Eli Benjamin and Van Benjamin also survive. Step Grandchildren Jesse and Aubrey Crain.
Funeral Services will be conducted 11:00 Friday April 9, 2021 at Wrightsville Beach Fire Department.
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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 S.41st Street Wilmington, NC 28403. 910.791.9099.
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