Lawrence C. Michael, Sr, 75 of Daybrook, died Saturday September 28, 2013 at his residence.
He was born May 26, 1938 at Fairmont WV, a son of the late Harry C. Michael, Sr. and Ester Jane Arnett Michael.
Mr. Michael was a retired coal miner and a member of the United Mine Workers of American District #31 in Fairmont for 35 years.
He attended the Daybrook Methodist Church.
Surviving are three sons and one daughter-in-law, Lawrence (Bud) Michael and wife Mary of Burton; Russell Runner of Daybrook and Eric Michael of Morgantown; three grandchildren, Joseph Michael and wife Shannon, Joshua Michael, and Chris Michael and wife Christine; seven great-grandchildren; six sisters, Brenda Smith and husand Barry of Clark Summit, PA, Karen L. Wilson, Frances Hamilton, Wilda Michael, Helen Oser and husband Alan, and Janet Michael all of Daybrook; one brother, Harry Michael Jr and wife Emma of Daybrook.
Mr. Michael was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Margy Michael; and a sister, Ivy Michael.
At Mr. Michael's request his body will be cremated.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, October 5, 2013, in the Daybrook Methodist Church with Rev. Freddie Eddy, II officiating.
The Owen-Neely Funeral Home in Blacksville, WV is in charge of arrangements.
You may send condolences to the family at www.tennantfuneralhome.com.