William Joseph “Joe” Michael, 85 of Mannington, WV left this earth and went to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at the Louis A. Johnson Veterans Medical Center in Clarksburg, WV. He was born July 12, 1926 to Gladys and Jay Michael of Mannington, WV. One of seven children, Joe was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and Hoover and a sister, Helen. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Juanita O. Michael.
Joe has three children, David J. Michael and spouse Tina Michael of Morgantown, John J. Michael and spouse Becky Michael of Fairmont, and Christine Fragale and spouse Ronald Fragale of Clarksburg. He also has five grandchildren, Mandy Michael and spouse Patrick Amick of Houston, TX, Jessica Michael of Morgantown, WV, Veronica Fragale of Clarksburg, WV, Caitlyn Michael of Fairmont, WV and Cameron Michael of Fairmont, WV; one sister, Jane Shutler of Deep Valley; 2 brothers, Camden Michael of Logansport and Curtis Michael of Seven Pines; several nieces and nephews.
Joe worked for Dominion Hope Gas in the Mannington and Fairmont plants for 40 plus years where he made many friends. Joe enjoyed deer hunting, farming and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was an avid member of the Mannington Fair Board and looked forward to the yearly Mannington Fair.
Joe spent his last day in the Louis A. Johnson Veterans Medical Center in Clarksburg, WV, surrounded by his family. He proudly served his country in WWII in the United States Navy.
Joe was a Christian and attended the Mannington Church of Christ.
Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home, 209 Main Street, Mannington, WV on Friday, September 16, 2011 from 2-4:00 and 6-8:00 P.M. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 12:00 P.M. in the funeral home with Pastor Greg Lilley officiating. Burial will follow at the Huey-Thorne Cemetery. Full Military Honors will be conducted in the parking area of the funeral home by the Marion County Military Veterans Council Honor Guard and the United States Navy Honor Guard. Condolences may be left for the family at mastersfuneralhomewv.com.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Marion County Senior Citizens.
Dear Michael Family,
I was deeply saddened by the passing of your father. He and my Dad were good buddies during their "Hope Gas Days". Joe had to be one of the sweetest kindest men I have ever met. My Dad thought highly of him and it meant so much to both my parents when he came to the funeral home when my sister, Judy passed away a few years ago. Our Dads carpooled together and worked together for many years. May God bless you all during this time of loss and give you peace and comfort.
The Shuman Family
We are so sorry about the passing of Joe. We don't get the paper and no one said anything to us about him passing. I found out about it on Saturday when I went to school to work. I picked up the paper outside the school door and flipped through it--and that's when I saw the funeral notice. By then it was too late--it was already 1:00pm. I called home to let everyone know--again--we are so very sorry. He was quite a nice guy. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do to help you all--
You are all in my prayers and it was a pleasure to get to know William while he was a resident here at the West Virginia Veterans Nursing Facility. May God be will all of you during this time of grief and mourning.
We at the West Virginia Veterans Nursing Facility would like to know that we were honored to have cared for Mr. Michael's and I pray that the God of all comfort would comfort your hearts at this time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May we offer you sincere regrets for your loss.
Sorry about your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.