Michael Alan Elshire

Michael Alan Elshire obituary, Rainsville, AL

Michael Alan Elshire

Michael Elshire Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel - Rainsville on Jan. 12, 2026.
Mr. Michael Alan Elshire, age 79, of Fort Payne, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Funeral services are set for 6pm Tuesday, January 13, 2026 from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with Bro. Denny Mashburn officiating. The family will receive friends from 4 until 6pm Tuesday at the funeral home.
**Survivors**
Brothers: Walter F. Elshire and Patrick L. Elshire
Caregivers: Patrick & Summer Cunningham and family
**Mr. Elshire was preceded in death by his father: Leo Glenn Elshire; mother: Laura Elizia Fresal Elshire**
Arrangements Entrusted to W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel
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Sidonie Gerheauser

March 10, 2026

So sorry to hear about Mikes passing. We were neighbors in Tampa. He was always fun to chat with and I know from conversations he's in a better place. Blessings to the family.

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