Michael Douglas Heath

Michael D. Heath, 76, of Salisbury, Maryland, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Born in Salisbury on March 16, 1949, Michael was the son of the late Clarence Lee Heath and Mary Peacock Heath.
Michael was known as a hardworking, dedicated, and loyal man with a wonderful sense of humor and a loving heart. He could never sit still-work was second nature to him, driven by his desire to provide for his family and give them everything they needed and wanted. While he enjoyed hunting and fishing, his family was always his greatest priority. Michael also loved to dance and was especially known for his skill on the dance floor, particularly the Jitterbug.
In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Maria Elva Heath, who passed in 2020, as well as several siblings.
He is survived by his children, Sheri Michelle Gibson, Andrew Michael Heath, Juliana Mary Heath, and Sarah Jean Heath and her husband, Daniel Kimmel; seven grandchildren, Tyler (Keleigh), Nevaeh, Jaydon, Madison, Malia, Noah, and Jude; two great-grandchildren, TJ and Elowen; two sisters, Barbara Waddell and Suzanne Church; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, bonus daughters, and extended family.
A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the Maryland Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery in Hurlock.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to support veterans' mental health care through the Headstrong Project, P.O. Box 412572, Boston, MA 02241-412572.