Michael Edward Straight, 24, of Malvern, Ohio, formerly of Holbrook, died unexpectedly at 8:46 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2015, in Stark County, Ohio, as a result of injuries received in a work-related accident.
He was born August 27, 1990, in Canton, Ohio, a son of Tammi Sue Morris Johnson and husband James Johnson of Holbrook and Fredrick Edward Straight and wife Beth Straight of Malvern.
Mr. Straight was a 2009 graduate of McGuffey High School, where he participated in football all four years.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding four-wheelers.
Mr. Straight was formerly employed by O'Brian Contracting at Bailey Mine. He was a former laborer in the oil and gas fields, both locally and out west. At the time of his death, he was employed as a laborer with Minerva Enterprises in Waynesburg, Ohio.
He was a former member of West Finley Volunteer Fire Department.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are five brothers, Timothy and wife Shalynn Straight of Claysville, Adam Straight and companion Faith Welling of West Finley, Matthew Straight and companion Renee Gill of Imperial, J.J. and wife Stephenie Nitz of Ohio and Allen Straight of Malvern; a sister, Shelby Straight of Malvern; two nephews; four nieces; maternal grandmother Ruth Pierson Morris of Holbrook; and paternal grandparents Clarence and Marge Straight of Carrollton, Ohio.
Deceased are his triplet brother and a sister, who died at birth, and maternal grandfather Russell Morris.
Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Rush Funeral Home Inc., Rogersville, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, with Pastor Don Amon officiating. Interment will follow in Braddock Cemetery, Graysville.
Family and friends may view the obituary and send flowers and condolences at www.rushfuneralhomeinc.com.
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