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Michael Athey Obituary
NEW HAVEN — Michael Eugene Athey, 59, of New Haven, West Virginia went to be with the Lord peacefully on January 18, 2014, surrounded by family and friends after a short battle with cancer. He was born on April 15, 1954, in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of Clayton Eugene Athey and Margaret Gyer Athey of New Haven and Collierville, Tennessee.
Mr. Athey was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and was formerly stationed at Jacksonville, Florida, with the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron #1. He was a member of the American Legion Post #140 in New Haven.
Mr. Athey was a 1972 graduate of Wahama High School and he attended Marshall University. He was a thirty-eight year employee of the Philip Sporn Power Plant in New Haven, where he was an Energy Production Supervisor I at the time of his retirement in 2010.
After his service to his country, he and his family moved back to New Haven, making him the third generation to live in the Athey Family Home. He loved his family and enjoyed being with them and going on family camping trips.
He is survived by his parents, Clayton Eugene Athey and Margaret Gyer Athey; his loving wife of thirty-nine years, Deborah Samsel Athey of New Haven; his children, Matthew Allen (Juliee) Athey and Amber Rose (John) Hill; grandchildren, Wyatt Matthew Athey, Mattalyn Charlotte Athey, Shelbee Gale Marie Athey, Carter Michael Hill and Cameron Elizabeth Hill; sisters, Jo Ellen (Ralph) Adams of Collierville, Tennessee, and Patricia (General Harry D., Jr.) Montgomery of Collierville; mother-in-law, Rosemary Samsel; brothers-in-law, Tom (Imogene) Samsel and Chuck (Tracy) Samsel; sister-in-law, Lurinda (Mike) King; very special friend, Bonnie Harrison; and also many nieces, nephews and numerous great friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, several aunts and uncles; and his father-in-law, Fred Samsel.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., January, 24, 2014, at the Middleport Chapel of the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home, 264 South Second Avenue, Middleport, Ohio 45769. Military funeral honors will be presented by the American Legion Post #140 and the VFW Post 9926. Visiting hours for family and friends will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., on Friday at the funeral home in Middleport.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in honor of Michael Eugene Athey to the New Haven United Methodist Church.
A registry is available at www.andersonfh.com.
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Texanna Wehrung
January 24, 2014
Debbie, We are so sorry to hear about Mike. The prayers of many at the First Baptist Church are with you.
cheryl lynne jenkins
January 23, 2014
Debbie,
I'm sorry that I can't be there. But, I know that Bonnie is there for you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers and added you to my churches prayer list. Just think your father and Mike are remembering the good times and neither of them are suffering they are perfect.
Love ya,
good sister
carlottia boyer
January 23, 2014
what we once have enjoyed we can never lose. all that we deeply love become a part of us. memories are always in our heart and with them, he will always be with you. I am sorry to hear about mike, and I didn't know him, (even tho I have known you since you were small and remember when your kids were born,) my heart goes out to you. I know he must have been a great person for you to have chose him for a lifetime partner. you are in my prayers.
Jeff Gilland
January 23, 2014
Debbie, and family, so sorry about the passing of Mike. Haven't seen him in years, but spent some time with him years ago. Liked him a lot. He has been in my prayers for a long time.
Charles Zuspan
January 23, 2014
orry I will miss the services. I am out of town until next week. Mike was a terrific person and a joy to work with for 27 years. He has many friends and will be missed.
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