Michael Leon Stirewalt

Michael Leon Stirewalt obituary, Albemarle, NC

Michael Leon Stirewalt

Michael Stirewalt Obituary

Visit the Hartsell Funeral Home - Albemarle website to view the full obituary.

Michael Leon Stirewalt, 63, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center - Main in Charlotte.

Michael (Mike) was born February 10, 1962, in North Carolina to Brenda Stirewalt and the late Leon Lambert.

He was also preceded in death by his stepfather Buddy Stirewalt, stepson Derick Poplin, grandson Devon Stirewalt .

Mike was a man who loved to work, having his own Masonry company for many years. He spent majority of his working years at Tuscarora Yarns, after retirement he worked at Goodwill serving the local community. He spent his free time with his family and at the beach. Mike loved all of his children, but his grandchildren always had a special place in his heart. In his spare time you could find him fishing, watching movies, visiting his mom, and always getting a midnight snack.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 am - 12:15 pm, Friday, June 20, 2025 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. The funeral service will be on Friday at 12:30 pm at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. Burial will follow at the Stanly Gardens of Memory at 2001 East Main St., Albemarle.

Survivors include wife, Amy Stirewalt of Albemarle, NC, children, Adam Stirewalt, Bridget Taber, Christopher Stirewalt, Emily Stirewalt, Felix Stirewalt, mother, Brenda Stirewalt, siblings, Pat Leonard, David Stirewalt, Lee Stirewalt, Frank Stirewalt. He was also blessed with 16 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Stirewalt family.

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Hartsell Funeral Home - Albemarle

522 N 2nd St., Albemarle, NC 28001

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