Terry Lane Misenheimer

Terry L. “Slick” Misenheimer, 76, of Gold Hill, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC, after a lingering illness. Born October 30, 1949, in Stanly County, NC, Terry was the son of the late William F. Misenheimer, Sr. and Rachel Treece Misenheimer.

Graveside service will be held 1pm Monday, February 9 at Pauls Crossing Baptist Church Cemetery, 40427 Pauls Crossing Rd., Richfield NC 28137. Terry's body will lie in state from 10-12noon at Gordon Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant on Monday, February 9.

A lifelong resident of North Carolina, Terry built a life marked by hard work, integrity, and devotion to his family and his community. He worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver for Rusty Russell Grading Company, and as a farmer, respected for his skill and dedication. Outside of work, Terry was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, and working in his garden. He was a member of Paul’s Crossing Baptist Church in Richfield, NC.

Terry is survived by his loving wife, Beth Culp Misenheimer, four grandchildren: Chase, Jamie, Jeannie, and JJ, brothers Ted (Sara) Misenheimer and Jimmie Misenheimer, sisters Judy Misenheimer and Gayle Misenheimer, numerous nieces and nephews, and his beloved dog, Milo.

In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his two daughters, Jeannie Misenheimer and Terri Chance, sisters Patsy Blackwelder, Brenda Doby, and Elizabeth Stewart, and brothers Robert “Bobby” Misenheimer and William F. “Bill” Misenheimer, Jr.

Memorial donations in Terry’s name may be directed to Atrium Health Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081.