Michael Stratton

Visitation: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m., Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Stith Funeral Home in Junction City
Service: 2 p.m., Thursday, November 2, 2023, also at Stith Funeral Home in Junction City with Pastor Paul Stratton officiating
Interment: Hillcrest Cemetery in Perryville
Michael Allen Stratton, 65, transitioned from this life on October 25, 2023, and is now walking with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was born October 24, 1958, to the late J.B. "Pete" and Lillian Stratton in Danville, Kentucky. Michael was an honored and patriotic United States Marine Corps Veteran where he served proudly as a Corporal. During his duty, he earned multiple honors and badges. He was employed through the Parksville Water District for many years. He was an avid motorcyclist and was very adventurous during his journeys. He was always there to lend a hand and was known as hard-working. "Mikey's" smile and joy were as contagious as a "good" flu. He was adored by his grandchildren and was considered "the best dad and papaw ever." God, his family and his country were of upmost importance to Michael. He was an active member and supporter of the family of Grace and Faith Ministries. Michael is predeceased by his parents, J.B. "Pete" Stratton and Lillian Stratton; brother, J.B. Stratton, Jr.; and true and amazing "brother" Duck Boblitt.
Surviving Mikey are his wife of 21 years, Margaret Stratton; children, Whitney Stratton of Junction City, Austin Lamb (Trinity Lay) of Mitchellsburg and Shawna (Clint) Harrison of Tennessee; siblings, Paul (Valerie) Stratton, Dee Dee Smock (Paul) Peters; grandchildren, Gracelyn Stratton, Silas Lamb, Emily Harrison, Bryson Terrell and Abbi Harrison. Also surviving Michael are nieces and nephews, Jonathon Smock, Jonie (Rodger) Henderson, Stormy Huntsinger, Faith (David) Stoltzfus, Faith Bishop, Charity Browning, Avery Green and Carmen Green along with many great nieces and great nephews. Michael was blessed to be able to carry the role of a father-like figure to both Haley Gordon and Ashley (Harmon) Robinson along with being Ashley Elder's "cool uncle."
The visitation will be from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m., Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Stith Funeral Home in Junction City. The service will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, November 2, 2023, also at Stith Funeral Home in Junction City with Pastor Paul Stratton officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Perryville.
Serving as pallbearers are Kris Scott, Gary Pike, Jonathon Smock, Austin Lamb, Everett Spurlock, Paul Peters, Matthew Pike and A.J. Johnson. Honorary pallbearers are Kevin Wilson, Paul Pelly, Jerry Asberry, Billy Ray Pike, Kelly Burchett and Jason Abrams. Much gratitude and gratefulness go out to the morning crew at Dairy Queen in Danville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Grace and Faith Ministries, 1083 Highway 1108, Parksville, KY 40464.
An online guestbook is available at www.stithcares.com.