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Michael Earl "Mike" Westervelt
Michael Earl "Mike" Westervelt
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Michael Westervelt Obituary
Educated at Eastern Kentucky University, Michael distinguished himself with a double major in Woodworking Technology and Education. His professional life was characterized by a profound commitment to the Gwinnett Public School System as a Coordinator of Faculty Improvements, a role he fulfilled with excellence for over ten years. Additionally, his entrepreneurial spirit was evident in his successful ownership of Beaver Millwork Cabinet Shop for 25 years.
Michael's leisure pursuits included surf fishing, an appreciation for trains, and a masterful talent for woodworking. His greatest joy, however, was found in the love and companionship of his family. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 30 years, Patricia M. Westervelt; his step-daughter, Christina M. Frank-Kinnard and her wife, Hanna Frank-Kinnard; his mother, Annette Ray; his step-father, Richard Ray; and his brother, Ryan Ray.
The Celebration of Life ceremony has changed to Tuesday, March 5, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. It will be held at Brookwood High School. The address is 1255 Dogwood Road SW, Snellville, GA 30078
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Arbor Day Foundation to honor Michael's memory through the planting of trees, a cause that was dear to his heart. Contributions can be made at the following link: [Arbor Day Foundation Donation](https://shop.arborday.org/campaign/reforestation-007/give).
The Westervelt family warmly invites all who knew and loved Michael to join them in commemorating a life well-lived. May he rest in peace, and may his legacy endure through the lives he touched and the natural beauty that will grow from the tributes made in his honor.
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Leslie Whitaker
October 5, 2025
My husband Scott met Mike while installing doors at one of the schools Mike was over-seeing. Scott and Mike were close friends immediately.
When I met Tricia we were like sisters. After that, the four of us were together almost every week-end.
Unfortunately we lost touch a few years ago. Tricia I´ve been looking for you.
Tricia, please call me @ (770)366-5858.
Leslie Whitaker
Patricia Westervelt
September 26, 2025
pw
January 4, 2025
We made beeswax candles and soaps and sold at the Snellville and Lawrenceville farmers markets for a few years. The house always smelled so good.
pw
January 4, 2025
We held a Celebration of Life for Michael in the library of the Brookwood High School in Snellville, GA. The turnout was touching and impressive. This did bring pride and joy to a broken heart.
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Patricia Westervelt
January 4, 2025
In 2020 Michael contracted Covid-19 and was hospitalized for a month. Here he is coming home and wanted to stay in the camper since the footprint was so small. Coco is forever with him. He went downhill after this point.
Patricia Westervelt
January 4, 2025
Michael has been a member of the Lawrenceville Masons for 17 years. Their spiritual strength has helped both Michael and myself through the tough times. After Michael's passing, they become the kindest comfort in the storm.
Patricia aka Red
August 1, 2024
On Friday afternoon, April 16, 1993, a man opened the door for me at the gym where we were setting up for a craft show the next day, I smiled, thanked him, and walked right past him. The next day, he wrote home and said he had met his future wife. Michael was 28 and I was 40. Thirty-one years with my soul mate...
Patricia (Red) Westervelt
May 30, 2024
This photo is sooo typical of Michael...a man, his dogs and a truck lol. Good ol' boy from the hills of Kentucky.
Ruth Westervcelt
March 5, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with Michael's loved ones. He was a very special gifted person.
I have donated to the Arbor Day Foundation in Michael's memory.
Aunt Ruth Westervelt
Taylor Hicks
March 4, 2024
We are saddened to hear of Mike's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. We will donate to the Arbor Day foundation in his memory - your DCO Commercial Floors family
Becky George
February 15, 2024
Michael and I barely knew each other growing up, but as we moved into our adult lives we began to reach out and email and talk much more often. He was the surprise guest at our Aunt Georgia's 90th birthday (she adored him and he her) and we spoke much more often in the last 5 years. Funny, smart, talented. We talked about everything and the only thing we had some "constructive" conversations about was his involvement with the Military industrial complex. He cared deeply for Tricia and Christine and Hannah. I will sorely miss my southern cousin, his pictures of the wildlife in his yard and his dear Coco. Such a deeply good person.
Candi Crowe Mendoza
February 15, 2024
Mikey is my first cousin. I have many found memories of him coming home to Kentucky. He was always so kind and sweet. Rest in peace, cousin.
Patricia Westervelt
February 12, 2024
In April of 1993, I was setting up for a craft show at the Greater Atlanta Christian School (GAC) in Lilburn, it was a Friday afternoon. I had an armload of my art and Michael held the gym door open for me. I barely glanced at him, smiled, said "thank you" and walked right past him. The next day while we were exhibiting in separate booths, he wrote home and said he had met his future wife ... clueless lol
Michael West
February 10, 2024
He was like a big brother / best friend combination. I will forever cherish my memories of our youth on Billy Compton Branch and later in Pike and a few surrounding counties.
Melisa K Hackney
February 8, 2024
I´m so deeply sorry to hear this He was always so good to me and I always had a special place in my heart for him
Wendy Westervelt
February 8, 2024
Michael was a very dear and loved cousin. Though we have lived very different lives very far apart, these past few years of reconnecting have meant the world to me. I personally will miss his lovely voice, inquisitive mind, kindness , love for nature and devotion to goodness.
I will be planting two trees here on my land in the Pacific Northwest in honor of him. A white pine representing peace, and a Japanese maple that is a seedling of a seedling from the original tree in our paternal grandmother and grandfather's yard in upstate New York.
I offer condolences to his close family and parents. May you be held in shared love and gratitude for Michael's beautiful life.
Wendy Westervelt
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