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Michael Northup Obituary
CROWN CITY — Michael E. Northup Jr., 45, of Crown City, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014, at his home.
Born March 3, 1969, in Lima, Ohio, he was the son of Michael E. and Melvetta Cisco Northup Sr., of Gallipolis.He was a union bridge sandblaster and painter. Michael was a graduate of the Buckeye Hills Career Center.
Surviving in addition to his parents is his wife, Amy Marie Stapleton Northup, whom he married June 1, 2001, in Catlettsburg, Ky.; his sister, Cheri (Robert) Elliott and their children, Branson Barr and Makenzie Barr, of Gallipolis; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Karen Stapleton, of Crown City; best canine friend, "Blackie"; aunt Carnetta Farley, of Point Pleasant, W.Va.; uncles Delbert Cisco, of Patriot, and Lewis Cisco, of Florida; cousins Shirley (John) Watson, Nancy Mooney and Kevin Mooney, all of Crown City; and several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Michael was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Kermit and Frankie Cisco; paternal grandparents Francis and Goldie Northup; and aunt Annette Fisher.
Funeral services will be conducted at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Services are entrusted to Cremeens Funeral Chapel.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.cremeensfuneralhomes.com
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Barbara Angel Chambers
August 29, 2014
So sorry to hear this, our prayers go out for all of your family, that God will comfort you through this time,
Lon & Sandi Spurlock
August 27, 2014
A good neighbor whom shared his beautiful yard with us. Now, making Heaven beautiful. God bless his family!
Louise (Gallaway) Unroe
August 26, 2014
May God comfort you at this very difficult time!
Jack and Teresa Angell
August 25, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May god hold you in his arms and give you comfort.
Teresa (Unroe) Lewis
August 25, 2014
So sorry to hear! Prayers for peace and comfort for the whole family!
mike nibert
August 24, 2014
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
JuDy and Jim Brace
August 24, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss . God comfort you through your grief.
Billie Conley
August 24, 2014
God bless each and every one of you n this very difficult time. Prayers for all <3
crystal kimberling
August 24, 2014
I am soory you loss you son pray for you all god be if you all he so soory abut your son
Mindell Smith & Family
August 24, 2014
Mike & Melvetta, our deepest sympathy goes out to you and the rest of your family. May The Lord give you the grace to make it through this terrible loss. Love and Prayers to you all.
Rosie and Butch Bauer
August 23, 2014
Amy, God in all his wisdom has reasons for everything that happens in our lives. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. we are here if you need us. Love and prayers, Rosie and Butch Bauer
August 23, 2014
Mike & Melvetta may God comfort you in the loss of your son. Love & prayers Don & Carolyn Wright
Anita Chevalier
August 23, 2014
To the entire family may God wrap his arms around you during this very difficult time. Anita Chevalier
Donise Patterson(Bevins)
August 23, 2014
Thinking of Melvetta and family, so sorry for u loss, prayers for u.. I'm heart broken to hear about mike..
Tess Smith
August 23, 2014
Mr Northup Jr. will be truly missed, and I am deeply sorry for his family's loss. May the God of comfort be with y'all doing this time.
Michelle Ward Henderson
August 23, 2014
Praying for the family. Loved Mikie he always had a smile on his face
Kenny Barcus
August 23, 2014
Love you all IN OUR PRAYERS
Rick and Melissa Stocker
August 23, 2014
We are so sorry to hear this news! Deeply saddened. We will be praying for Amy and the rest of the family.
Joe Cabral
August 22, 2014
Amy, may God give peace to you and your family!!
Joe Cabral
August 22, 2014
My dear "brother" "hillbilly," I will miss you very much!
August 22, 2014
Todd and Bonnie Bowers .Our deepest sympathy for your loss.We keep your entire family in our Prayers!
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