Michael Workman

Michael Workman obituary, Columbus, OH

Michael Workman

Michael Workman Obituary

Visit the Shaw-Davis Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Short North Chapel website to view the full obituary.

Michael Workman, 24, passed away November 26, 2024. He was born September 20, 2000 in Columbus, Ohio to Patrick and Kimberly Workman. Michael is preceded in death by his grandfather Virgil Workman. He is survived by his parents, sisters Elizabeth and Hannah, brother Noah, grandparents Barb and Terry Schaeg of Ashland, several aunts, uncles, cousins and 100s of friends. 

Michael loved Jesus, his family, friends and church family. He loved all things football but especially his OSU Buckeyes and Pittsburgh Steelers. He loved baseball, basketball and WWE. Michael would start counting down to Christmas on December 26th and played Christmas movies and music all year long. 

Michael graduated from Olentangy High School in 2018 and was attending Lancaster Bible College majoring in Biblical Leadership. He was interning at Gracepoint Community Church in Lewis Center, Ohio and was passionate about mentoring middle school youth there.

Michael brought love and joy to all who knew him and he will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gracepoint Community Church Youth Fund.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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