Michael Shane Lemmons

Michael Shane Lemmons, age 57, of Fletcher, NC, went to his heavenly home with his family by his side after a valiant war with cancer on December 3, 2025. Born with a charismatic spirit and a gift of gab, Mike lived a life rooted in love, loyalty, and quiet strength. He faced every challenge with determination. His presence made the lives of those who knew him best brighter, and his absence will be felt deeply by all who were blessed to know him.

Mike was preceded in death by his father, Eric “Danny” Lemmons; stepfather, Jerry “Biscuit” Crook; mother-in-law, Gloria Peacock; nephew, Riley Torbett; and brother-in-law, Russ Schultz.

Mike is survived by his wife, Christy; son, Carter of Charlotte, NC; daughters, Megan of Atlanta, GA, Mackenzie Clark (Kramer) of Panama City, FL, and Madison Davis of Arden, NC; mother, Agnes Crook of Arden, NC; sisters, Kim Harwell (Kevin) of Little Elm, TX, and Patience Bryson of Fletcher, NC; brother, Jeff Lemmons (Delores) of Mills River, NC; stepmother, Sandra Lemmons of Arden, NC; father-in-law, Bill Peacock (Cynthia); and sisters-/brother-in-law, Stacey Schultz of St. Louis, MO, and Dana Torbett (Rex) of Marianna, FL. Mike shared a special relationship with his nieces and nephews: Lindsey Hill (Aaron), Danielle Gossett (Jared), Charlie Harwell (Jenna), Austin Torbett (Emily), and Caleb Torbett (Sierra). Also surviving “Pappy” are his grandchildren, Landon and Rylin Clark of Panama City, FL. He is loved by a magnitude of family and friends who will miss his charismatic personality and quick wit.

He graduated from West Henderson High in 1986. Working part-time as a college student led to an almost 35-year career with UPS. Mike met Christy on his Biltmore Park UPS route, thinking it would be just another routine stop. Instead, he left wondering who she was, surprised by how quickly a simple delivery managed to stay on his mind.

An avid Tar Heels fan who prided himself on being in the know on all things Carolina athletics, Mike was overjoyed when his daughter Megan was accepted into UNC–Chapel Hill, where she graduated with a degree in Marketing. Though equally proud of his son Carter and his degree in Public Relations, Mike enjoyed throwing jabs, as said degree came from NC State University.

Mike enjoyed sports of any kind. You could almost set your weekend clock by his tee time with “The Big Boys” at Chestnut Mountain, formerly High Vista. Barely into retirement, Mike also enjoyed additional rounds of golf with “The Idle Rich” men’s group. Not one to sit still in his retirement (or ever, for that matter), Mike returned to his childhood hobby of fishing, occasionally dragging Christy along.

Always ready with a story of some kind—some more appropriate than others—Mike will be celebrated in the same fashion. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, December 14, at 3 p.m. at The Laurel Room at High Vista, 88 Country Club Road, Mills River, NC 28759. The family will be receiving guests prior to the service from 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Riley Torbett Preschool, https://pjhope.org/give in Nicaragua, Central America, Project H.O.P.E., 1419 S. Enterprise, Springfield, MO 65804. You may also contribute to a dedicated memorial for Mike, payable to Chestnut Mountain Golf Club (88 Country Club Road, Mills River, NC 28759, Attn: Paul Lynch).