Victor O. Dermid Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Victor Olin Dermid, 87, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022 in Monroe, NC. Victor was born in Charlotte, NC on January 19, 1935 to Eddie and Clarice Dermid. From an early age, Victor was fascinated by how things worked. From classic antique cars to John Deere mowers, he developed an uncanny ability to take something apart, fix what needed to be fixed, then put it back together and have it run good (and oftentimes better...) as new. He used his gifts and passions to own and operate two service stations in the Charlotte area, before spending twenty-two years with Southern Bell, retiring as a garage supervisor. He was always happy to share his time and expertise with a friend in need. If he wasn't on the porch giving advice to a neighbor, he was down in his garage, walking them through what he'd been fixin', or looking under their hoods to help them get back up and running. However, the joy he got from helping to keep the world moving paled in comparison to the joy and love he had for his family. His favorite times were big family gatherings, where all his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were under one roof. He loved to share stories from his own life, give words of wisdom for living theirs and reminded them to always do what makes them happy. Victor is survived by his wife of 63 years, Margaret Broome Dermid, and children Eddie Dermid (Cindy), Debbie Fox (Tom), Jennifer Salek (Gary), Vickie Penegar (Mark), and Victor Dermid, Jr. (Stephanie). He is survived by grandchildren Amanda Moak (Nate), Carter Dermid (Laura), Alan Fox, Andy Fox, Shannon Bradley (Rory), Justin Penegar (Ashlyn), Greyson Laney, Jordan Penegar (Grace), Lance Penegar, Christian Dermid (Alison), Loren Austin (Seth), and granddaughter-in-law Katelynn Dermid. He is also survived by great-grandchildren Bryson, Ayla, Eli, Judah, Silas, and Lewis Dermid, Roland Bradley, Mason and Madelyn Penegar, Victoria and Lucas Dermid, and Sadie Austin. Victor is also survived by his niece Susan Dermid. Victor was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Clarice Dermid, brother Jack Dermid and grandsons Cody Dermid, Jason Penegar and son-in-law Tommy Laney. The family is under the care of Heritage Funeral and Cremation Services of Matthews, NC. Graveside service for Victor will be Saturday, August 6 at 11:00am at Forest Lawn East Cemetery, 3700 Forest Lawn Drive, Matthews, NC. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Generation Students. Contributions can be mailed to Generation Students, 604 Goose Creek Drive, Indian Trial, NC 28079 or made online at http://www.generationstudents.org

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Victor O. Dermid

January 19, 1935 - July 30, 2022