Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthOct 3, 1926, Davidson County, North Carolina [22299]
DeathMay 22, 2014, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina [22299]
BurialTyro United Methodist Church, 4484 S NC Hwy 150, Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina [22299]
FlagsUS Army Air Corps, World War II
FatherHenry Grady MICHAEL (1891-1979)
MotherBeaulah Thomas SHOAF (1902-1955)
Spouses
Obituary Online notes for “Tommy” Henry Thomas MICHAEL
Birth:
Oct. 3, 1926
Davidson County
North Carolina, USA
Death:
May 22, 2014
Winston-Salem
Forsyth County
North Carolina, USA
Henry Thomas "Tommy" Michael, 87, of Michael Road, passed away Thursday morning May 22, 2014, at Forsyth Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Tyro United Methodist Church, where he was a member, conducted by Rev. Randy Foster and Dr. Alan Rice. The family will receive friends following the service. Inurnment will be in the Tyro United Methodist Church Columbarium at a later date.
Tommy was born in Davidson County on October 3, 1926 to Henry Grady Michael and Beulah Thomas Shoaf Michael. He was a graduate of Tyro High School, served in the Army Air Corp during WWII and was a retired brick mason. He was a former member of Tyro Lions, a former chairman of the West Davidson School Board, and served in many capacities at his church including former Sunday School Superintendent and Chairman of the Building Committee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Malbourne Michael and two sisters, Dean Michael Beck and Pat Michael Rogers.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years Esther Sharpe Michael of the home; sons, Tommy Michael and wife Susan and David Michael and wife Wilma all of Lexington; his daughter June Michael Pope and husband Patrick of Arlington VA; six grandchildren, David Varnedoe, Mary Thomas Varnedoe, Kristine Michael, Sara Michael, Angel Queen and Lydia Pope; and two great-grandchildren, Andrew and Cameron Queen.
The family has requested in lieu of flowers, memorials be directed to Tyro United Methodist Church, Building Fund 4484 South NC Highway 150, Lexington NC 27295.
Oct. 3, 1926
Davidson County
North Carolina, USA
Death:
May 22, 2014
Winston-Salem
Forsyth County
North Carolina, USA
Henry Thomas "Tommy" Michael, 87, of Michael Road, passed away Thursday morning May 22, 2014, at Forsyth Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Tyro United Methodist Church, where he was a member, conducted by Rev. Randy Foster and Dr. Alan Rice. The family will receive friends following the service. Inurnment will be in the Tyro United Methodist Church Columbarium at a later date.
Tommy was born in Davidson County on October 3, 1926 to Henry Grady Michael and Beulah Thomas Shoaf Michael. He was a graduate of Tyro High School, served in the Army Air Corp during WWII and was a retired brick mason. He was a former member of Tyro Lions, a former chairman of the West Davidson School Board, and served in many capacities at his church including former Sunday School Superintendent and Chairman of the Building Committee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Malbourne Michael and two sisters, Dean Michael Beck and Pat Michael Rogers.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years Esther Sharpe Michael of the home; sons, Tommy Michael and wife Susan and David Michael and wife Wilma all of Lexington; his daughter June Michael Pope and husband Patrick of Arlington VA; six grandchildren, David Varnedoe, Mary Thomas Varnedoe, Kristine Michael, Sara Michael, Angel Queen and Lydia Pope; and two great-grandchildren, Andrew and Cameron Queen.
The family has requested in lieu of flowers, memorials be directed to Tyro United Methodist Church, Building Fund 4484 South NC Highway 150, Lexington NC 27295.
Obituary Online notes for Esther Eunice (Spouse 1)
Esther Eunice Sharpe Michael, 98, passed away peacefully October 23, 2025 at her home in Tyro, NC.
Esther was born January 18, 1927 in Linwood, NC to Samuel Alexander Sharpe and Mary Jane Penninger Sharpe. She was one of ten brothers and sisters and was the last surviving member of the Family.
She was a member of Tyro Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband Henry Thomas "Tommy" Michael.
Surviving children are sons, Tommy Lee Michael (Sue) and David Rogers Michael (Wilma) and daughter, June Sharpe Michael Pope (Patrick). Esther had six grandchildren, Angel, David, Mary Thomas, Kristine, Sara and Theo and five great grandchildren, Andrew, Cameron, Charlotte, Emma and Elliot, beloved nieces and nephews.
Esther kept children in her home most of her working years. She was a 'Mother' to many in her community. She kept the nursery at Tyro Methodist Church for over 50 years and the nursery room there is dedicated in her honor. Esther will also be remembered for providing food, comfort and visits to many over the years. Her other talent was sewing which she learned from her Mom at a very young age. She made wedding dresses, children's clothes (especially little girls dresses) and did alterations. She dearly missed sewing when her eyesight declined a few years ago. Esther was a hard-working, industrious woman who loved her God and her Family.
Esther's Family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all the Hospice nurses and CNA's that attended to her over the last few months. We couldn't have gotten through this without their help.
In lieu of flowers or memorials please consider a donation to Hospice of Davidson County to continue their support and care for others.
A Memorial Service will be held at Tyro Methodist Church on Sunday, November 23 at 2:00 pm. A time for visitation will follow.
Carolina Cremation is honored to serve the Michael family of Tyro. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com. [22300]
Esther was born January 18, 1927 in Linwood, NC to Samuel Alexander Sharpe and Mary Jane Penninger Sharpe. She was one of ten brothers and sisters and was the last surviving member of the Family.
She was a member of Tyro Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband Henry Thomas "Tommy" Michael.
Surviving children are sons, Tommy Lee Michael (Sue) and David Rogers Michael (Wilma) and daughter, June Sharpe Michael Pope (Patrick). Esther had six grandchildren, Angel, David, Mary Thomas, Kristine, Sara and Theo and five great grandchildren, Andrew, Cameron, Charlotte, Emma and Elliot, beloved nieces and nephews.
Esther kept children in her home most of her working years. She was a 'Mother' to many in her community. She kept the nursery at Tyro Methodist Church for over 50 years and the nursery room there is dedicated in her honor. Esther will also be remembered for providing food, comfort and visits to many over the years. Her other talent was sewing which she learned from her Mom at a very young age. She made wedding dresses, children's clothes (especially little girls dresses) and did alterations. She dearly missed sewing when her eyesight declined a few years ago. Esther was a hard-working, industrious woman who loved her God and her Family.
Esther's Family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all the Hospice nurses and CNA's that attended to her over the last few months. We couldn't have gotten through this without their help.
In lieu of flowers or memorials please consider a donation to Hospice of Davidson County to continue their support and care for others.
A Memorial Service will be held at Tyro Methodist Church on Sunday, November 23 at 2:00 pm. A time for visitation will follow.
Carolina Cremation is honored to serve the Michael family of Tyro. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com. [22300]