Thurman Justice Cairnes

August 16, 2015
Thurman Justice Cairnes

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Thurman Justice Cairnes, 65, a native and lifelong resident of Mills River, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Sunday, August 16, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Herman Justice Cairnes, his mother, Lilly Mae Patterson, and brothers, Clarence E. and David.

He was employed by Cairnes Electric for 17 years as an electrician until he opened his own business, ìThurman Electric,î in May of 1981 and served the North and South Carolina areas until the present. Thurman was a faithful member of Naples Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching classic Westerns and spending time with his family and his dog.

Thurman is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Sadie Patterson Cairnes; their four children, Julie Guthrie and husband, Russell; Tammy McDonald and husband, Chad; Tonya Cairnes; and Thurman Justice Cairnes II (TJ)and wife, Jennifer; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and his beloved dog and ìgirlfriend,î Tootsie.

A funeral service will be held at noon on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Naples Baptist Church with the Pastor Richard Merck officiating. The burial will follow in Sitton-Gillespie Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:30am to noon at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Naples Baptist Church Roof and Building Renovation Fund, P.O. Box 296, Naples, NC 28760.


Service

Wednesday, August 19, 2015
12:00 AM

Naples Baptist Church - Directions
2 Rugby Drive
Hendersonville, NC 28791

Service

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Sitton-Gillespie Cemetery - Directions
S. Mills River Rd.
Mills River, NC

Visitation

Wednesday, August 19, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Naples Baptist Church - Directions
2 Rugby Drive
Hendersonville, NC 28791

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  • August 17, 2015
    Walt Corbin says:
    Sadie, I am so sorry for your loss. May the Lord's Peace find you and help you in this time. Walt, Merle, and Kyle Corbin

  • August 17, 2015
    Patricia and Jerry Mintz says:
    Our sympathy to the family of a good man.

  • August 17, 2015
    DIANE STEWART TURNER says:
    SO SORRY TO HEAR THAT THURMAN HAS PASSED...WE GREW TOGETHER IN MILLS RIVER..GOD BLESS THE FAMILY..

  • August 17, 2015
    Chris Ball says:
    TJ , "my cousin as we always put it," and the Carines, the Ball family lift you all up through prayers of comfort.

  • August 17, 2015
    Crystal Corn and Judy Cairnes says:
    Sadie and Kids. Sorry for your loss.Thurman was a great man. He will be missed. Keeping you all in our prayers.