Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthMar 2, 1925 [55728]
DeathApr 24, 2018, Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina [55728]
Father"Jim" James Russell MICHAEL (1885-1960)
MotherAnnie Lena WAYNICK (1892-1981)
Spouses
MarriageAug 1950 [55729]
Obituary Online notes for “Mike” Herman Lloyd MICHAEL
H. L. "Mike" Michael
1925 - 2018
Herman Lloyd Michael (Mike), 93, of Charleston passed away at home on 04/24/18, surrounded by loved ones singing praises to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
His funeral service will be held Saturday, April 28, 2018 in Ashley River Baptist Church, 1101 Savannah Highway at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends in the Church from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.
Born March 2, 1925 to James Russell Michael and Annie Lena Waynick Michael in Greensboro, NC, he grew up in Bradenton, FL. Mike enjoyed a brief career as a radio announcer, and was managing stores for Eagle Tire when he met his beloved wife of 67 years, Frances Gallaway, in Laurens, SC.
Three months after they were married, he was called up for active duty by the Marine Corp.
Following the Korean War, he joined The Equitable Life Assurance Society and moved his family to Charleston in 1954. As manager for the eastern third of South Carolina, he won numerous awards for sales and leadership.
He retired in 1997 after 43 years with The Equitable.
A long-time member of Ashley River Baptist Church, he served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher, and senior adult choir member.
In 1974-75, he served as President of the St. Andrews Rotary Club.
Mike was well-traveled and an amazing story teller who loved singing, growing roses, playing his harmonica, and gardening.
He was an avid Cardinals Baseball, Redskins Football, and USC Sports Fan.
In addition to his wife, Fran, he is survived by: sons Del (Marian), Don (Nancy); grandchildren: Holly Murrah (Erik), Rhett Michael, Sarah Rosal (Phillip); great-grandchildren: Claire and Tyler Murrah; beloved nieces and nephews: Carolyn Musselman(Don), Julie Byrd (Bill), John Michael (Helen), Ann Moore (Hugh), Woody Smith (JoAnn), Marc Smith (Lorraine); extended family members Mark, Liz, and Atticus Senior; and loving caregivers: Betty, Shirley and Bertha.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to either Ashley River Baptist Church 1101 Savannah Hwy. Charleston, SC 29407 or Columbia First Baptist Church's Television Ministry, 1306 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29201. [55730]
1925 - 2018
Herman Lloyd Michael (Mike), 93, of Charleston passed away at home on 04/24/18, surrounded by loved ones singing praises to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
His funeral service will be held Saturday, April 28, 2018 in Ashley River Baptist Church, 1101 Savannah Highway at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends in the Church from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.
Born March 2, 1925 to James Russell Michael and Annie Lena Waynick Michael in Greensboro, NC, he grew up in Bradenton, FL. Mike enjoyed a brief career as a radio announcer, and was managing stores for Eagle Tire when he met his beloved wife of 67 years, Frances Gallaway, in Laurens, SC.
Three months after they were married, he was called up for active duty by the Marine Corp.
Following the Korean War, he joined The Equitable Life Assurance Society and moved his family to Charleston in 1954. As manager for the eastern third of South Carolina, he won numerous awards for sales and leadership.
He retired in 1997 after 43 years with The Equitable.
A long-time member of Ashley River Baptist Church, he served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher, and senior adult choir member.
In 1974-75, he served as President of the St. Andrews Rotary Club.
Mike was well-traveled and an amazing story teller who loved singing, growing roses, playing his harmonica, and gardening.
He was an avid Cardinals Baseball, Redskins Football, and USC Sports Fan.
In addition to his wife, Fran, he is survived by: sons Del (Marian), Don (Nancy); grandchildren: Holly Murrah (Erik), Rhett Michael, Sarah Rosal (Phillip); great-grandchildren: Claire and Tyler Murrah; beloved nieces and nephews: Carolyn Musselman(Don), Julie Byrd (Bill), John Michael (Helen), Ann Moore (Hugh), Woody Smith (JoAnn), Marc Smith (Lorraine); extended family members Mark, Liz, and Atticus Senior; and loving caregivers: Betty, Shirley and Bertha.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to either Ashley River Baptist Church 1101 Savannah Hwy. Charleston, SC 29407 or Columbia First Baptist Church's Television Ministry, 1306 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29201. [55730]
Obituary Online notes for Frances Elizabeth (Spouse 1)
FRANCES GALLAWAY
MICHAEL
MARCH 27, 1924 – SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Frances Elizabeth Gallaway Michael ("Fran") of Charleston was welcomed into Heaven on September 9, 2020. She was born March 27, 1924, to Benjamin Ithamer Gallaway and Edna Embler Gallaway in Townville, SC. Fran lived in Townville until she entered Limestone College in Gaffney, SC, where she majored in Literature and Education and played basketball. After graduation she entered the teaching profession in Anderon. She taught there for 3 years, then moved on to Laurens, SC where she taught for 2 more years. It was in Laurens where she met her future husband, H.L. "Mike" Michael. They were married in August, 1950, and celebrated 67 years together. Twin boys were born in May, 1951. Three years after the Korean War, the family moved to Charleston in 1955, where she raised her family and taught in public school one year and at Porter-Gaud for 7 years.
As a long time member of Ashley River Baptist Church, Fran served as a children's Sunday School teacher and division director for over 55 years and served in leadership roles for many years. She was a state special worker for the South Carolina Sunday School Department and led conferences at the White Oak Conference Center in SC. Fran taught Sunday School teachers in many churches across the state as well as in the Lab School at Ridgecrest Baptist Assembly in North Carolina. She enjoyed cooking, traveling, and being with her family.
Fran was preceded in death by her parents, her husband "Mike" Michael, and her adopted sister, June Embler Smith. She is survived by sons Del Michael (Marian) and Don Michael (Nancy); four grandchildren- Holly Murrah (Erik), Rhett Michael, Sarah Rosal (Phillip), and Mark Senior (Liz); four great-grandchildren- Claire and Tyler Murrah, and Atticus and Rowan Senior; and nieces, nephews and their families- John Michael (Helen), Carolyn Musselman (Don), Julie Byrd (Bill), Anne Moore (Hugh), Woody Smith (Jo Ann), and Marc Smith (Lorraine). The family is very grateful for her caregivers: Betty, Shirley, Bertha and Joyce.
A private family burial will be at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to the Ashley River Baptist Church "Building Fund" or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., West Ashley Chapel, 3360 Glenn McConnell Pkwy, Charleston, SC 29414.
https://obits.jhenrystuhr.com/frances-michael-1 [55729]
MICHAEL
MARCH 27, 1924 – SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Frances Elizabeth Gallaway Michael ("Fran") of Charleston was welcomed into Heaven on September 9, 2020. She was born March 27, 1924, to Benjamin Ithamer Gallaway and Edna Embler Gallaway in Townville, SC. Fran lived in Townville until she entered Limestone College in Gaffney, SC, where she majored in Literature and Education and played basketball. After graduation she entered the teaching profession in Anderon. She taught there for 3 years, then moved on to Laurens, SC where she taught for 2 more years. It was in Laurens where she met her future husband, H.L. "Mike" Michael. They were married in August, 1950, and celebrated 67 years together. Twin boys were born in May, 1951. Three years after the Korean War, the family moved to Charleston in 1955, where she raised her family and taught in public school one year and at Porter-Gaud for 7 years.
As a long time member of Ashley River Baptist Church, Fran served as a children's Sunday School teacher and division director for over 55 years and served in leadership roles for many years. She was a state special worker for the South Carolina Sunday School Department and led conferences at the White Oak Conference Center in SC. Fran taught Sunday School teachers in many churches across the state as well as in the Lab School at Ridgecrest Baptist Assembly in North Carolina. She enjoyed cooking, traveling, and being with her family.
Fran was preceded in death by her parents, her husband "Mike" Michael, and her adopted sister, June Embler Smith. She is survived by sons Del Michael (Marian) and Don Michael (Nancy); four grandchildren- Holly Murrah (Erik), Rhett Michael, Sarah Rosal (Phillip), and Mark Senior (Liz); four great-grandchildren- Claire and Tyler Murrah, and Atticus and Rowan Senior; and nieces, nephews and their families- John Michael (Helen), Carolyn Musselman (Don), Julie Byrd (Bill), Anne Moore (Hugh), Woody Smith (Jo Ann), and Marc Smith (Lorraine). The family is very grateful for her caregivers: Betty, Shirley, Bertha and Joyce.
A private family burial will be at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to the Ashley River Baptist Church "Building Fund" or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., West Ashley Chapel, 3360 Glenn McConnell Pkwy, Charleston, SC 29414.
https://obits.jhenrystuhr.com/frances-michael-1 [55729]