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Michael Zeigler Obituary

Michael Allen Zeigler "Lil Mike" HUNTERSVILLE - Michael "Lil Mike" Allen Zeigler, 23, of Huntersville, NC died Wednesday October 3, 2012 at home surrounded by his family and friends after suffering from a life-long illness, Dyskertosis. Born April 8, 1989 in Charlotte, he was the son of David Eugene Zeigler and Sherry Stuart Zeigler. He attended Long Creek Elementary, Bradley Middle School and graduated in 2007 from Hopewell High School. He was an avid basketball player his entire life. A celebration of his life will be conducted 12:00 noon Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Holly Hunter Baptist Church, Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road, Charlotte, NC. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Sherry Zeigler and fianc‚e, Clinton Deal of Huntersville; father, David Zeigler and wife, Kewana of Delbarton WV; brothers, John-athon Zeigler and wife Margie, their son, Alex of Delbarton, WV, David "Ryan" Zeigler of Huntersville, Harley Zeigler of Delbarton, WV and Austin of Huntersville; step-brothers, Garrick Varney of Gastonia, Bobby Zeigler of Delbarton, WV; paternal grandmother, Betty Zeigler of Huntersville; aunt, Margie Wheeler; uncle, Larry Wheeler and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Beatrice and Howard Hall; paternal grandfather, Nolan Zeigler and cousin, Chris Blue. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 220421, Charlotte, NC 28222. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Huntersville, NC is assisting the family. Friends may offer condolences to the family at www.raymerfh.com

Published by Charlotte Observer on Oct. 4, 2012.
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Wow I can't believe it has been that long,it seems like only yesterday,we sure do miss you.
You was at our house all the time hanging out with someone you had so many friends and so many people live you ..you are one of a kind ..always smiling .. always giving someone x smile . That saying if you see someone without a smile,,givem yours,,,you took that to heart literally cause you were always giving someone your smile ..you made everyone around you laugh and happy all the time .thanks for happy times ..you are a good friend always ..we love and miss you lots R.I.P mike

Lil lawrence

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September 28, 2023

Sherry and family.I am so sorry for your loss.Our prayers are with you.We had no idea until today.You will continue to be in our prayers. Love ya always.

Reid Deese

October 8, 2012

Kewana: Thinking of you and your family at this time.

Rene' Edmisten

October 6, 2012

Michael, you were always the one of my favs out of the group. I so enjoyed you, Taylor and Landon hanging out over here, you were such a good kid and I am sure you are a great man, the way you took care of mom and the boys. You will be missed and forever in my heart, I love you Lil Mike...

October 6, 2012

Sherry and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Hard to believe its been 11yrs since i last saw Michael. I pray your family finds strength in the good memories of Michael.

Coach Tim McNiel

October 6, 2012

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Susan and Scott Johnson

October 5, 2012

I cant believe you're gone, but we talked about it, a good while ago and all you said to me was "i'm just worried about them" talkin bout your mom and brothers. I hope they live lives of happiness and wealth and fulfillment. all my love

Christopher Morrow

October 5, 2012

We are so sorry, we will miss you Mike.

The Stephens Family

October 5, 2012

Sherry, Hey sweetie. I AM SO VERY SORRY for the loss of your son. I hope that you and your family will cherish all of your memories of him always! I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Sincerely,

Teresa (Murphy) Pica

Teresa Murphy Pica

October 5, 2012

So sorry for your loss.
Carla Manies

October 5, 2012

Sherry I am so very sorry to hear of Mike's passing! He was always such a kind person! Lacy was very sad to hear the news! I know a piece of your heart went to heaven with him! I am so very sorry for your loss and I will keep you and the family in my prayers.
Keeping y'all in my thoughts and prayers
Cathy, Joel and Lacy Robinson

October 5, 2012

I am so sorry for the loss of mike, and you & family are in our thoughts and prayers.

stacy sprinkle

October 5, 2012

mikey , man idk even kno wat to say . im gonna miss ya so much we had so many good times i member the lst time we hung out im glad it was good 1 ..love u mikey ....sherri if ya need anything let me kno may godd bless yall are in my prayers

billy carter

October 5, 2012

Sherry, So sorry to hear about your son. May you find peace and comfort in our Heavenly Father, family and friends.
Tammy and Jake Robinson

Tammy and Jake Robinson

October 5, 2012

Sherry and family, we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers that God will comfort you. We loved Michael and will miss him. He was a brave young man, and will surely have a special place in Heaven.

Laurie Wiggs & family

October 4, 2012

To the Zeigler family, I am deeply sorry for your loss of Michael. My prayers are for our loving God to comfort you and give you strength. May your lives be filled with happy memories of past times to warm your hearts. God gave you Michael for a while, and now He holds him in His hands for eternity.

Carole Lang

October 4, 2012

Lora Varney, Kewana's mother I know this is the hardest thing you will ever have to go thru.

October 4, 2012

To The Zeigler Family, My Prayers and Thoughts are with the Family.I rember Michael when he was small and he was good kid. My daughter Paula lived in the apartment beside his family.

Roberta Duckett

October 4, 2012

Praying for peace and comfort in this time of loss! Just think, he is sitting at Jesus' feet right now! I love you Sherry!

Tammy Johnson

October 4, 2012

You and your family are in our prayers.

Pam Bishop Dymock

October 4, 2012

Out thoughts and prayer to the family!Patricia Light

October 4, 2012

Mikey will always be in our hearts. We love you and you will forever be missed. Praying for all the members of the Zeigler family.

Greta Herman

October 4, 2012

My heart goes out to you all. I believe he is whole and happy in Heaven.

Donna Trefethen

October 4, 2012

Sherry,
So sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.
The Piercy's

Terri Piercy

October 4, 2012

Rest in Peace Mike

Peggy

October 4, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers to the family. May you all find peace and comfort during this time.

Kathryn & David Honeycutt

October 4, 2012

Thinking of you.

Betty Stacy

October 4, 2012

Michael, you fought the good fight and now we know you are in paradise with our Lord. God bless you Zeigler family. May He hold you in His arms and comfort and strengthen you. I know you are going to miss him so much. I'm so sorry. He left too soon. Hugs and prayers.

Karen Scites

October 4, 2012

brooke bonecutter

October 4, 2012

Mikey, You were one of a kind and a gr8 friend to my brother and I! We love you and you will be missed. "Only the good die young!!" <3

Valerie Johnston

October 4, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers will be with your family in this time of sorrow.

Frank and Catherine Pickelsimer

October 4, 2012

Mike, it feels like a dream. Haven't seen u in like a year. You were an amazing person and been fighting for such a long time. Rest in peace man. Keep an eye on us up there. We will see you on the other side

ana holbrook

October 4, 2012

Michael you will be missed and you and the family will be in our prayers and our thoughts

October 4, 2012

mike me and my kids will surely miss you,,always so fun to be around,r.i.p.prayers going out for sherry,david,and boys,i love yall

lil lawrence

October 4, 2012

Mike I will always remember that big smile you kept on your face....You will forever be missed.....And Zeigler family you all are in my prayers...

Jenny Paradice

October 4, 2012

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