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Michael Poythress Obituary

Michael Craig Poythress

February 19, 1981 - January 2, 2014

Holly Springs

Michael Craig Poythress, 32, of Holly Springs, passed away, Thursday, January 2, 2014 at his home.

Craig was born February 19, 1981 in Wake County, NC. He attended Apex High School and was a 1999 graduate of Cary High School. Craig was also a graduate of NC State University and was employed as a project manager with Poythress Commercial Contractors. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend to many.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John C. Poythress and Harold and Gloria Sellars; and his wife's grandparents, Arnold and Marilyn Borg.

Craig is survived by his wife, Heather Poythress; son, Grayson Poythress; parents, Terry and Carol Poythress; grandmother, Joanne Poythress; brother, Steve Poythress; nephew, Cody Poythress; niece, Riley Poythress; in-laws, Steve and Debbie Zajac; and numerous supporting aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

A funeral service will be held 2 pm Monday, January 6, 2014 at First United Methodist Church of Cary, 117 S. Academy Street, Cary, NC 27511. Burial will follow the service at Wake Memorial Park, 7002 Green Hope School Road, Cary, NC 27519. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 SE Maynard Rd, Cary, NC 27511.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University Medical Center for their loving care and support.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to his son, Grayson Poythress College Fund, c/o any State Employees Credit Union or mail to P.O. Box 863, Cary, NC 27512.

Condolences may be sent to www.BrownWynneCary.com

Published by The News & Observer from Jan. 4 to Jan. 12, 2014.
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To the entire Poythress family -
We were so sorry to hear of your loss , just heard the news today . Our thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family during this difficult time .

J C Wilkins

January 20, 2014

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Poythress,
It is with a heavy heart that we send this message to you. Sadly, we have learned about the passing of your beloved son Craig. There are simply no words that can adequately express what it is to suffer the loss of a beloved child. We are bereaved parents who have suffered this devastating loss. We want to reach out to you in behalf of our group The Compassionate Friends of Wake County, a non-profit and non-denominational support group that consists solely of parents who have lost a child. We are part of the worldwide organization The Compassionate Friends which can be accessed at www.compassionatefriends.org. Our website is on the latter which you can get to by clicking on Chapter Locator and then going to NC. Our group meets twice a month in Raleigh. If you have any questions, please call our message line 919-833-4022. There is always a bereaved parent on call who should get back to you in one to three days. We are so sorry for your loss and please know that you and your precious child are in our thoughts and prayers.
With caring and concern,
The Compassionate Friends of Wake County

The Compassionate Friends of Wake County

January 20, 2014

Terry
Our blessings are with you and your family.

Don Ayscue

January 14, 2014

Our deepest sympathy and warmest thoughts to the entire Poythress family.

Don & Jamie Fricke

Don Fricke

January 12, 2014

My deepest sympathy goes out to Craig's family and friends. I had the pleasure to work for Craig on a project several years ago. He's an excellent young man that any parent would be proud of. May God bless you and give you comfort- Mike Muoio

Mike Muoio

January 12, 2014

Carol, my thoughts and prayers are with your family at this troubling time. May your memories be filled with warmth and love. Lisa Thompson

January 10, 2014

Keeping Craig's memory alive and believing in the Lord I pray will help you all thru these difficult times. Graham Massey (Stock Building Supply)

January 9, 2014

Please tell Joanne how sorry Cora Katy and I are about the death of her Grandson. Condolences to entire family.

Joyce Peoples

January 7, 2014

Terry and family,
It has been many years since our travels on the ball field with Krista and your mom and dad. Although we have lost touch it is with deepest sympathy that we send our condolences to your family in the loss of your son. Keeping you and your extended family in our prayers.
Maria Davis Bissette

Maria Davis Bissette

January 7, 2014

Carol,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kathy Kalinowski(former drive thru teller at Wachovia Preston Corners,now with Fidelity Bank Morrisville)

January 7, 2014

Terry, My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Kit Hare

January 7, 2014

Terry, I am so saddened by the news of Craig's passing. Your family is in my prayers.

Barbara Green

January 6, 2014

Carol,
I was so very sorry to hear about Craig's passing. I will be praying for strength and comfort for you and your family.
Cathy Williams

January 6, 2014

May Craig's sense of humor and ever present smile eventually bring comfort to us all. His life was one well lived and in time, we will cherish the positive memories.
My heart goes out to the whole family-I have kept you all in my prayers. May God's mercy ease you through this difficult time.
Craig's smile will always be close to my heart.

Sandi Brooks

January 6, 2014

My sincere condolences to the family. May God of all comfort keep you close to his heart and provide you with the strength to continue on. It will get a little easier each day.

January 6, 2014

Our prayers go out to your family. Saddened to hear of Craig's passing.

Larry Lindsey & Dan Isenogle (Project Services Group)

January 6, 2014

Please know how deeply sorry we are for your loss. I met Terry once through my son George Crane who now builds in Brunswick County. George spoke about your son Craig when he was here at Christmas. I was praying for a positive outcome for him. Sunday a week ago I attended a funeral for Alison Perkins Woods (32) in Greensboro who also attended Apex High School and was diagonsed in February with Glioblastoma stage 4. There were 2 more cancer deaths this year belonging to friends, both young men who were about 20, one the son of a missionary, the other a high school student. I discovered an article in the N&O in May about a book written by a Duke Theologian who lost his son at 33 to a form of cancer; "Stations of the Heart": Parting with a Son" It is a testimony of his faith which was tested but survives. Perhaps at some point this book can bring some Peace to you. May your son rest in Peace in the arms of Jesus.
With our deepest sympathy, Patti & Bill Crane Cary, NC

January 6, 2014

Terry, Carol, Heather, and the rest of the Poythress family, We are saddened to hear of your losss. Please know you all are in our prayers.

Mark & Linda Gilley

January 5, 2014

Terry, Carol, and the Poythress family, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad, difficult time. Praying for God's peace for all of you.

Paige Coker

January 5, 2014

May god give you the peace and strength in this hard moments! My prayers go out to the entire family!

Ivonne Arellano

January 5, 2014

My thoughts are with the whole Poythress family, Having worked with Craig for a number of years I came to know him as a strong but fair man, a person who placed his integrity second only to his family. He will be missed by all who knew him

Ted Pappadake

January 5, 2014

Prayers go out to your family and his wonderful smile will be missed. RIP Stephen

Scott Sewell

January 5, 2014

Our deepest condolences to all. We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Patti & Howard Craighead

January 5, 2014

Those we Love Don't go away, They Walk beside us Every Day, Unseen, unheard, but Always Near, Still Loved, still missed and Very Dear. Thinking of you and your Family my Dear Friends Carol and Terry.
Joanie & Joe Bazata
(Apex, NC)

January 5, 2014

To the Poythress family,

May the Lord help you with your sadness and fill your hearts with the joy, tears, and love that Craig brought to your lives.

Katy Sherk

January 5, 2014

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Poythress family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at time. Victor and Ruth Torres

Victor Torres

January 5, 2014

Words seem inadequate to express the sorrow felt by the loss of Craig. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during these difficult days.
Larry and Sharon Lee

January 5, 2014

Susan, I am very sad to hear about Craigs passing. He fought long and hard with his battle. I know he was tired. You will have many good memories with him to hold onto. Prayers to you and your entire family.

Natalie Eargle

January 5, 2014

To POYTHRESS FAMILY
We are sadden by the loss of Craig! We will keep you in our prayers at this difficult time.

Joe&Joy Padilla

January 5, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mandie Williford & the staff at CVS Pharmacy

January 4, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kim Dennis

January 4, 2014

To the entire Poythress Family.
My heart was so saddened to hear of Craig's death . You all fought the fight with him and I so admire your faith and strength during this difficult time. My love to each of you.

Rachel Lewis

January 4, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Poythress family during this difficult time.

The Krupa Family

January 4, 2014

So sorry to hear about this. Mike was a good guy and will be missed.

Blaise

January 4, 2014

God be with you in your time of sorrow, my sympathies and prayers are with you all. Rest in peace Craig.

Donna Kenyon

January 4, 2014

Our Thoughts & Prayers are with the Poythress Family and everyone at Poythress Construction. Peace & Blessings.

Linda Britt Fonville Morisey/PRESTON

January 4, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. All our best, the staff and Board of Directors at SearStone.

Morgan Lamphere

January 4, 2014

Prayers go up for your family in this time of need! ~Chrystal (friends with Lisa)

Chrystal Lee

January 4, 2014

Sorry for your loss.My condolences to your family.Respectfully Clinton Alexander of Texoma Contracting,Muskogee Oklahoma.

Clinton alexander

January 4, 2014

Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family, Terry and Carol. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may Craig's soul rest in peace.

Ishan & Vanita Sehgal

January 4, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. So sorry for your loss.

Brandon Couch

January 4, 2014

Dearest Carol, My heartfelt condolences to you and all of your family on the passing of your precious Craig. May God enfold all of you in His love, His strength, His comfort and His peace as you mourn. My love through Him, Kay Wilcox

January 4, 2014

Dear Heather, Grayson, Aunt Carol, Uncle Terry, and Steve,

I am so sorry for your loss. I am sending you lots of love and prayers at this difficult time.

I'll always remember Craig's great sense of humor. He had a great laugh and smile. Every time we'd all get together, he'd always make a joke or draw a picture that would make everyone laugh. Whenever Grampy would get back to Massachusetts from North Carolina, he'd always have a dozen stories about Craig's jokes and pranks, and we'd all laugh. I really admired his positive attitude. The bravery and grace with which all of you dealt with his cancer diagnosis was inspirational.

Take care and God bless.

Emily Sellars

January 4, 2014

Terry & Carol, We are sorry to hear of Craig passing and our thoughts and prayers are for you and your whole family.

Darlene & George Foley

January 4, 2014

So very sadden by Craig's passing...blessing to all his family members.

Emily Shaffer

January 4, 2014

So very sorry to hear this news. Our hearts are broken and we are praying for you all.

Rex & Brenda Bost

January 4, 2014

My prayers are with the Poythress family. I pray that the wonderful memory of Craig will bring some solace to his family and friends during this difficult time.

Dina Longo

January 4, 2014

May God Rest your soul beside still waters, Craig you fought the good fight..

D Glover

January 4, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Poythress family.

Allison Sprague

January 4, 2014

So very sorry to your loss??

Samantha Cox

January 4, 2014

Heather, i am so sorry to learn of Craig's passing and saddened for you, Grayson, and both families. My prayers are with you all.

Linda Sallee

January 4, 2014

I'm very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Jeff Seymour

January 4, 2014

So saddened to hear of Craig's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Reed Whitsett

January 4, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys. Radford Family

Clark Radford

January 4, 2014

Heather,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you, wish we could be there to comfort you.
Garry & Diana Baer

Diana Baer

January 3, 2014

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