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William Ralph McMichen

1945 - 2025

BORN

1945

DIED

2025

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West Cobb Funeral Home & Crematory - Marietta

2480 Macland Road

Marietta, Georgia

William McMichen Obituary

William Ralph McMichen Sr., of Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2025. Born in Acworth, Georgia, to Audine and Harvey McMichen, he was instilled with an unshakable resolve, strong work ethic -values shaped by his service as a United States Marine.

After his military service, William earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Auburn University, where he also developed a lifelong love for Auburn Tigers football. He married Judy Bumgardner, raising two sons, William "Billy" McMichen Jr. and James A. McMichen, and later married Kim Le.

William was active in his church, Sunday School, and volunteered with the Matthew 25:40 Care Ministry and MountainTop Boys Home.

He is survived by his wife, Kim McMichen; son James A. McMichen & daughter-in-law Trisha McMichen; stepchildren Tina Richardson, Le Anh Khoa Nguyen; and grandchildren Andrew, Ethan, Sarah McMichen, and Kit Richardson.

A graveside service will be held January 8, 2026, at 3 PM, Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA, with military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Matthew 25:40 Care Ministry at CarCare2540.org/

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

Published by Marietta Daily Journal on Jan. 2, 2026.

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