J.D. Michael, 85, of Morganton went home to be with the Lord and his wife, Wednesday, December 26, 2018. Born on January 30, 1933, he was the son of the late Daniel Michael and Eva Pearl Anderson Michael.
J.D. was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a member of Zion Baptist Church and was a former deacon and sang in the choir. J.D. was a veteran of the United States Army. He loved to play golf, fish and garden, and enjoyed watching Westerns on TV.
Mr. Michael is survived by his daughter, Pam Michael Sutton; son, John Clayton Michael; grandchildren, Angie Wease, Kristi Michael, Lynnsi Michael; great grandsons, Michael and Cody Powers; brothers, Virgil Michael (Norma), Kenneth Michael (Gullia); sisters, Frances Hawkins (Chuck), Barbara Childers (Benny), Theresa Howie (Michael), and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
In addition to his parents, J.D. is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann Cuthbertson Michael; son, Christopher Dean Michael; sister, Dorothy Lee Harris; brother, Rex Michael; son-in-law, Ronald Dean Sutton.
The family will receive friends from noon until 1 p.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Zion Baptist Church. The memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. in the church with the Rev. Keith Rose officiating. Entombment will follow in the church columbarium. Military honors will be provided by the NC National Guard.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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