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Pastor Michael Edward Maple

Michael Maple Obituary

MAPLE Pastor Michael Edward Maple, 41, of Rushville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 20, 2008 in his residence. He was born November 4, 1966 in Arlington, Texas, the son of Pastor Roy Edward and Lana Kaye (Jarvis) Maple. Michael was the Associate Pastor at Bible Baptist Church for the past 10 years serving with his father. He coached his girls in Soccer, Softball and Basketball with the Fairfield Union Elementary Leagues. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Katherine Marie "Kati" (Levacy) Maple, whom he married July 21, 1990; two daughters, Haley and Lydia Maple; his parents; his father and mother-in-law, David and Connie Mast; one brother, Roy David (Elizabeth) Maple; three sisters, Jayna (Joshua) Roberts, Bethany (Terry) Hamilton and Joy Leigh (Tim) Guenther; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents and his father-in-law James Levacy. A time to visit with the family will be held Thursday from 3-8 p.m. at the MORGAN FUNERAL HOME, 124 Fort Street, Bremen. Funeral service will be Friday at 11 a.m. with one hour prior visitation at the Bible Baptist Church, 1395 Duffy Road, Lancaster, Ohio. Dr. David Strunk and Pastor Roy E. Maple will be officiating. Interment will follow at West Rushville Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Michael's memory to the Bible Baptist Church, Missions Fund. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Oct. 21, 2008.

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Melissa Smith

October 24, 2008

Bro. and Mrs. Maple and Family,

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Michael was a wonderful person. Although he will be missed, it is comforting to know that he is no longer suffering. He is in a much better place. The Maple family has always been very special to me and my family. Your thoughtfulness and friendship is appreciated.

Kyle and Melissa (Spencer) Smith and Family

Joey Bacon

October 22, 2008

Bro. & Mrs. Maple and family,
We sure will miss Bro. Michael. I am so glad he was able to serve there with you. We love you all and will continue to pray for you in the days to come. God bless you.

Delbert Canright

October 21, 2008

Dear friends....Alice and I grieve with you in the loss of your dear son! We know firsthand your pain and we know that the God of all grace and comfort will see you through this now and in the coming days. Michael awaits the reunion with you again in heaven! God bless you....we love you.

Bro. and Mrs. Philip Sawilowsky

October 21, 2008

Dear Bro. and Mrs. Maple and Family,
We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you and help you remember all the precious times that you had together and that you will have once again in Heaven. Your family has been a blessing to us. May God richly bless you.

Larry and Carol(Cheek) Southworth

October 21, 2008

October 21, 2008
Dear Roy and Lana,

We saw the obituary in Columbus Dispatch and wanted you to know that your friends from school days send you deepest condolences at this time of the loss of one of your children.
It's a wonderful thing that he had been serving the Lord there with you. May God give you peace and comfort.

Gilbert and Betty Lewis

October 21, 2008

The more loved ones we lose in this life, the more will be there to greet us when we arrive there ourselves. We pray the Lord will lift you up in this time of suffering. No words can suffice or even bring much comfort, only the Lord God can bring comfort at such a time as this.

Gilbert and Betty Lewis

Wendell Hiers

October 21, 2008

Dear Bro. & Mrs. Maple,
May it help you to know that we care, and that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We're praying that the Lord will bless you, and give you that peace that passes all understanding. The Lord is good, and to be absent from the body is to be present with Him. We love you.

Wendell & Daisey Hiers

Bill and Sharon Smith

October 21, 2008

Dear Bro. Roy Maple and Family,
You are in our prayers at this time of the loss of your loved one. May God give you the comfort and strength you need at this present time. God bless you all.

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