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Michael Gornall Obituary

GORNALL Michael F. Gornall, age 64, of Baltimore, OH, passed away May 19, 2011, at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was a longtime owner/operator of the The Mel Gornall Excavating Company, founded by his father, Mel Gornall and was also employed/retired from the George Igel Company. A member of the SAL, of the David Johnston American Legion Post #283, Mike loved riding his Harley Davidson and spending time with his family and friends. Mike is survived by his wife of 29 years, Patti; son, Spud Gornall; daughters, Allysa Reed and Allayne (Jimmy) McGrath; grandchildren, Austin (Molly), Jourdan, Chloe, Olivia and Elliot; brother, Larry (Joyce) Gornall; twin-sister, Melva (Paul) Naumoff; dogs, Jax and Brewer; cat, Tibby; and many uncles; aunts; nieces; nephews; cousins and friends. Mike was preceded in death by his parents Betty Jean and Mel Gornall. A Memorial Service will be held 1 p.m., Sunday, May 22, at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 550 Hill Rd. North (St. Rt. 256) Pickerington, OH, 43147. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to American Legion Post #283 SAL, 7725 Refugee Road, NW, Pickerington, in Mike's memory. "LIVE TO RIDE, RIDE TO LIVE". Online condolences at www.spencefuneralhome.com
Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 20 to May 21, 2011.

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Joanne (Kimberlain) Gerhold

June 1, 2011

Patti: I'm so sorry to hear of Michael's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always remember Mike's beautiful grin. He was one heck of a nice guy. I always thought a lot of him. A real gentleman.

Sharon Sopha

May 23, 2011

Gornall Family - we are so sorry to hear of Mike passing.
Sharon Miller Sopha
Cheryll Barnes Mansfield
Penny Caldwell Haney

May 23, 2011

Gornall Family,

You are in our prayers and thoughts at this time - we will miss Mike.

EHS - Class of 1965

May 22, 2011

Larry and Melva and the entire Gornall family.. on behalf of the Eastmoor Class of 1964, our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy are sent to you and yours during this most difficult time.

Nancy (Reed) Lucas, Gahanna, Ohio

Todd Adams

May 22, 2011

I am very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to Mike's family. He will be missed.

May 22, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I was very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Tammy Dement

May 22, 2011

Patti,
We are so sorry to here about Mike.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
He was a great guy!
Deb & Kelvin (Pataskala)
Margie & Larry (Pickerington)

Eric & Monica Sullivan

May 21, 2011

Patti and Chip, our deepest sympathy for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Christa Hegenberger

May 21, 2011

The thing I remember most about Mike is how he would always be outside washing his truck when mom would bring Joe and I over to play. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family as well.

Christa (Zeke) Hegenberger

Linda &. Jerry Groves

May 21, 2011

We just heard about Mike's passing -our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Gornall clan which we have known and loved for over 40 years.

Eva & Ron Petty

May 21, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mike's family at this most difficult time. We have made many good memories with Mike over the past 40 years. He will be greatly missed.

May 21, 2011

Sorry to hear about Mike may GOD comfort your family in your sorrow. Gene and Pat Prushing

May 20, 2011

Patti, Larry, Melva, Spud, Allysa and Allayne words cannot express the overwhelming sorrow felt by friends of Michael. He was one of the finest men I've ever known and will truly be missed by a multitude of people. Hopefully, you can have peace knowing that Michael no longer is hurting and now resides in a better place. Dick Houser (Pickerington, OH).

Terry Yoakum

May 20, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to Mike's family. The Eastmoor family is very close and caring, we had many great times together.

May 20, 2011

Thank you for your service to our country.

Blue Star Mothers of America
Buckeye Military Moms, Ch 9
Worthington/Cols. OH

Tom/Carolyn Tatman-Jones

May 20, 2011

May 20, 2011

Patti, Melva, Larry and Family:

We are so sorry to hear of Mike's passing, we will remember the good times we have had with Mike. We have been friends for over 50 years. I am going to be out of town this week and will not be able to get to the service. May he rest in peace.

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