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Michael Ocealis Obituary
Mike was a faithful member of Forest Baptist Church. He worked as an Associate Registrar and Faculty with Liberty University. Mike was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Ocealis. Mike is also survived by his mother, Dorothy Ocealis, of NJ, six daughters, Faith Kauffman of Daytona, Florida, Cynthia Krautwurst of Duncan SC, Jennifer Ocealis of Ormond Beach, Florida, Katherine Ocealis and Charissa Ocealis of Goode, VA, Heather Ann Robinson, and son Jonathan Ocealis both of DeLand, Fl.; two brothers: Andrew Ocealis of Goshen, IN and Joseph Ocealis of Great Meadows, NJ; one sister, Trish Ocealis of Hacketstown, NJ and eight grandchildren. Those who wish may make a memorial contribution to Forest Baptist Church, 1181 Two Church Lane, Forest, VA. 24550 A memorial service will be held at Forest Baptist Church, 1313 Two Church Lane, Forest, Va. 24551 at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 with Rev. Tyler Scarlett officiating.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit www.tharpfuneral home.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Ocealis
November 2, 2012
The Dorcas Ministry of Thomas Terrace Baptist Church wishes to express our sympathy to you and your family. Please contact us if we can be of help during this difficult time. Loved ones may leave you, but memories never will—and those memories become treasures.
Diane Austin
November 1, 2012
Sue,
My heart grieves with you. Though I never met him, from all accounts Mike was a godly man who is now with our Lord in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kenny and Ann Rowlette
October 31, 2012
Sue,
You and your family are in our prayers during this time. We did not know Mike but we know you and how you have been by our side during our tring times. Please take care and know that we will continue to pray.
Tim Dirr
October 31, 2012
Praying for your family. Sorry for you loss.
Hope Metzger
October 30, 2012
Sue,
You and your family are in our prayers.
Patty Narbis
October 30, 2012
Dear Sue and Family: Words cannot express my utmost sorrow for you and your family at your loss. Mike was truly a gentle giant in the faith. I know you have heard so many testimonies about Mike and how he prayed so many of us through so many things in our lives. I was definately one of them. Mike was " a light to the world, a city on a hill" in every facet of his life and I am a better person for having been blessed by God putting in my life for the almost 7 years that I worked with him. I cherish so many memories mostly the "grandparent stories" we would share. They are nuggets of gold in my hand. I will cherish them forever.
Dianne Foutz
October 29, 2012
Sue and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Mike was one of the godliest men I ever had the priviledge to know. We pray God will pour into your lives an extra measure of His Amazing Grace during this time.
Beth White
October 29, 2012
I remember when Mike started in the LU Post Office. Even then, he always had a smile on his face. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May the God of all comfort bring you the peace that passes all understanding.
Ed Crawford
October 29, 2012
Sue and family, I'm sorry for your loss, but it's heaven's gain. Mike will be missed, and what a testimony he was to the very end. We mourn with you, but also rejoice because he is now in the presence of his Savior.
Daniel Vinersar
October 29, 2012
I will miss you brother, but Welcome Home!
Scott Pleasants
October 29, 2012
Mike was one of the most honorable men I have had the privilege of knowing. He was an amazing man of God and always would go out of his way to help others. While his loss cannot diminish our loss, I know that Heaven is rejoicing with his presence. He is now in the presence of The Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Sue and family, I am sorry for your loss and I am grateful to have known such a man of God.
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