Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthMay 27, 1941, Guilford County, North Carolina [39589]
DeathJan 7, 2021, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [39589]
BurialHines Chapel Congregational Church, 4476 Hines Chapel Road, McLeansville, Guilford County, North Carolina [39589]
FlagsUS Air Force
FatherDwight Dolphus MICHAEL (1903-1994)
MotherElgrith NAYLOR (1915-2005)
Spouses
BirthMay 24, 1950, Richmond City, Virginia [39590]
DeathDec 11, 2020, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [30574], [39590]
BurialHines Chapel Congregational Church, 4476 Hines Chapel Road, McLeansville, Guilford County, North Carolina [39590]
MarriageMar 2, 2007, Guilford County, North Carolina [39594]
Obituary Online notes for Kenneth Dwight MICHAEL
Kenneth Dwight Michael
May 27, 1941 - January 7, 2021

Kenneth Dwight Michael, 79, died on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Wesley Long Hospital.

Mr. Michael was born on May 27, 1941, in Guilford County to the late Dolphos Dwight Michael and Elgrith Naylor Michael.

He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force and later became an automotive mechanic, licensed plumber, and finished his working career for Paul N. Howard Company as a contractor serving locally and abroad. Kenneth loved traveling the United States, so much that he and his family drove to Alaska, camping and making memories along the way.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Alfreda Joyce Parrish Michael on December 11, 2020.

Survivors include his
son, Bradley Dwight Michael, daughter, Jennifer Purcell (Greg), sister, Vivian Michael Sutton; grandchildren, Dylan Michael, Dalton Michael, Savannah Michael, Cody Ham, Taylor Ham, and Landon Ham, and numerous other family members.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, January 11, 2021, at Hines Chapel Congregation Church Cemetery, McLeansville. Social distancing guidelines will be observed and face coverings are required. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4615 Dundas Drive, Suite 103, Greensboro, NC 27407. Colonial Funeral Home in Madison is serving the family.

ONLINE OBIT:
https://www.colonialfh.net/obituaries/Kenneth-Dwig...574954#/obituaryInfo


GREENSBORO – Kenneth Dwight Michael, 79, died on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Wesley Long Hospital.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, January 11, 2021 at Hines Chapel Congregation Church Cemetery, McLeansville. Social distancing guidelines will be observed and face coverings are required.

Mr. Michael was born on May 27, 1941 in Guilford County to the late Dolphos Dwight Michael and Elgrith Naylor Michael. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force and later became an automotive mechanic, licensed plumber and finished his working career for Paul N. Howard Company as a contractor serving locally and abroad. Kenneth loved traveling the United States, so much that he and his family drove to Alaska, camping and making memories along the way.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Alfreda Joyce Parrish Michael on December 11, 2020.

Survivors include his son, Bradley Dwight Michael, daughter, Jennifer Purcell (Greg), sister, Vivian Michael Sutton; grandchildren, Dylan Michael, Dalton Michael, Savannah Michael, Cody Ham, Taylor Ham and Landon Ham, great-granddaughter, Braelynn Michael and numerous other family members.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4615 Dundas Drive, Suite 103, Greensboro, NC 27407.

Colonial Funeral Home in Madison is serving the family.

Condolences may be offered at www.colonialfh.net
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Obituary Online notes for Alfreda Joyce (Spouse 1)
Alfreda “Freda” Joyce Parrish Michael, 70, died Friday, December 11, 2020, at Beacon Place in Greensboro.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2020 at Hines Chapel Congregation Church Cemetery. Social distancing guidelines will be observed and face coverings are required.

She was born on May 24, 1950 in Richmond, Virginia to the late Ralph Glenn Parrish and Sadie Loggins Parrish. Freda was of the Baptist faith. When health permitted, she enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Parrish and a sister, Jean Golembieski.

Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Dwight Michael; son, Bradley Dwight Michael, both of Greensboro; daughter, Jennifer Purcell and husband, Greg, of Bowling Green, Kentucky; sister Janet Crowder and husband, Kenny, of Richmond, VA; six grandchildren, Cody Ham, Taylor Ham, Landon Purcell, Dylan Michael, Dalton Michael and Savannah Michael and one great-grandchild.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 4615 Dundas Drive, Suite 103,
Greensboro, NC 27407.

Colonial Funeral Home in Madison is serving the family.

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Last Modified May 16, 2022Created Sep 25, 2026 by Terry M. Whitesell, using Reunion for Macintosh
Created Sep 25, 2026 by Terry M. Whitesell
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