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Michael Earey Obituary

Michael Patrick Earey
Wilmington
Michael Patrick Earey, age 62, passed away March 6, 2013 from complications associated with cancer.
Mike was born July 19, 1950, the son of Mary Louise Earey and the late Patrick F. Earey.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Carol; sons, Patrick and wife Britt and Ryan and his wife Peyton; four grandsons, Parker, Michael, Brogdon, and Holt; mother, Mary Louise Earey; brother, Tom and his wife Eva and a niece, Elizabeth.
He graduated from Chapel Hill High School and was later inducted into the Chapel Hill High School Hall of Fame as a sports standout. In 1972, he graduated from UNC Chapel Hill where he lettered in basketball. He remained a loyal Tarheel fan. Mike spent his career in banking with Central Carolina Bank, now Suntrust Bank, for 41 years in Chapel Hill, Wilmington and Greensboro. As a lifelong outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf. He also enjoyed spending time with good friends and most recently, entertaining his grandsons.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Triad Golfers Against Cancer organization, P.O. Box 4924 Greensboro, North Carolina 27404 or www.triadgac.org
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

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Published by The News & Observer from Mar. 8 to Mar. 13, 2013.

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Mike Chambers

March 1, 2020

Always a good man, gone too soon. He will be missed by his family and friends forever.

Christine Ferguson

March 1, 2019

Carol and boys - Mike continues to be both missed and fondly remembered. Dave Brian and I often recollect our days in Landfall with all of you. Mostly Brian and David E tell funny stories remembering Mike and his dry but hilarious sense of humor. I remember how sweet and thoughtful he was.bringing me flowers When I had been sick. I also recall how much Mike loved selecting clothes for you as gifts. What good taste he had. As you know Carol he deeply loved you. We will always remember Mike. Chris Ferguson

Bill Watson

March 23, 2013

Dear Carol, I have been exposed to death on a daily basis for thirty years, and know full well the futility of words on this occasion. I can only reflect on the countless cookouts, parties and just beautiful afternoons sitting around somewhere in Chapel Hill sharing some brew with Mike. We all thought it would last forever. His spirit will remain with me always.Bill Watson

Andy Ringle, DUNC '70

March 23, 2013

Dear Carol,

It's been years since I've seen you two, but I was greatly saddened to learn of Mike's passing. My clearest image of the two of you is at your wedding, young, very much in love, and with the future all ahead of you.

Please know that you your sons are in my prayers.

Grace and Peace,

March 22, 2013

Carol, Patrick and Ryan

We were so sorry to learn of Mike's death. Though we haven't seen you in a very long time we have very fond memories of our times together. We hold you and your family in the light.
Susan and Allen Spalt

Dianne Shaw

March 18, 2013

Carol,

i was so very sorry to hear about Mike's death. We've lost a great one. I'm holding you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Dianne Gooch Shaw

Triad Golfers supports research here at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center where I work.

March 17, 2013

Dear Mrs. Earey - we are so sorry to learn of the death of your husband. Though Glenwood days are long gone, we have remembered you so often and so fondly and we send our condolences to all of your family. Sincerely - Ken and Marie Pauwels

March 15, 2013

Carol, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Many Blessings,
Beth Reynolds, LPTA Advanced Home Care

Sam Perry

March 14, 2013

Carol and family,
I am sorry to hear about Mike. I met Mike when Coach Earey was our swim coach. I later enjoyed many good golf trips with Mike, along with Wally, Mac, the Steve's, Foy, Holland and Catbaby Chapin. Can't erase those great times.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Bill Easterling

March 14, 2013

Carol, I just heard of Mike's passing. Tom and I looked up so much to you two while growing up in Chapel Hill. With my dad's recent passing, it is very hard to watch the remnants of the "village" of Chapel Hill leaving us. Mike was very much a part of what made the village a very special place in a special time. We'll miss him.
Bill Easterling

Janet Turchi

March 13, 2013

Dear Carol: Our whole family was sad to hear the news of Mike's death. Reading about him filled us all with wonderful memories of the Earey family and special memories of our time at Glenwood. Alex said not long ago that he hoped his boys (Henry Boone, 3 and Victor Parks,2) would have a "teacher like Mrs. Earey because she always smiled at us". They live in Carrboro and Francesca and husband their four boys live in SC. We see that you are also surrounded by grandsons and your fine sons. We send you our thoughts and prayers and we know that you have many rich and wonderful memories to share during this time of sadness.

With our fond thoughts,

Janet and Boone Turchi

Sheila Welch

March 13, 2013

Ryan- You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Bob Wallace

March 12, 2013

I just got word of his passing from my brother, Scott,who was a golfing buddy of Mikes. Mike and I played sports together and graduated from Chapel Hill High. I always thought highly of him as a standup guy, and send my condolences to Carol, and family.

Mike Chambers

March 12, 2013

Carol and family,
I just learned of Mike's passing, I am so sorry. Mike was always a great friend to me while growing up in Chapel Hill and our parents had some good times together. He was a wonderful person. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike Chambers

Nelson & Shirley Johnson

March 11, 2013

Carol,
Nelson and I just heard of Mike's passing. We are so sorry. I know your heart is broken. Please let me know if there is anything we can do. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Bruce Ballentine

March 11, 2013

Carol and Mary Louise,

Our family was so sad to hear about Mike. We fondly remember good times in Chapel Hill and Wilmington.

March 11, 2013

Mary Louise and Carol, Although I did not know Mike, as a former UNC swimmer I certainly knew Coach Earey. He was also one of my professors at UNC. I am very sorry for your loss. I know this is so very, very difficult. My thoughts and prayers will be with you both, as well as your family. Sue Walsh

ed novak

March 11, 2013

Ryan, just wanted to extend my condolences to you and your family. I will pass a prayer on to the man upstairs.

John Moll

March 11, 2013

Our prayers are with you. Donna & John Moll, Golfers Against Cancer

March 10, 2013

Carol - your Wilmington friends send lots of prayers and love your way. With all our love, Donna and Dan Cameron

March 10, 2013

Carol:
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. So many fond memories of times here in Wilmington. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family at this difficult time.

Joe and Karen Johnson

March 9, 2013

Carol and Mary Louise,
We are so so very sorry for the loss of Mike. We'll always remember his smile and his great laugh (!), and we will miss him when we visit NC. He was the patriarch of a truly amazing, special family, and we feel so lucky to be connected to him as family.
We are thinking of and praying for you, and sending you our love.
Allison and Brad Coburn

steve gilmore

March 9, 2013

Sorry for the loss.

Lynne Thurston

March 9, 2013

Carol, I was so sad to hear of Mike's passing. I so enjoyed working with him-our trips to & from his physical therapy were always entertaining & he had such a great sense of humor. Thinking of you & praying for you at this difficult time.
Lynne Thurston
At Home Care

John Black

March 9, 2013

Dear Carol,
I was shocked and sadden to learn of Mike's death. We had spoken before Lynn and I left town in late January and made plans to get together on our return to Greensboro. I always looked forward to our visits and conversations. He was a true friend and I will miss him greatly. My prayers are with you and your family.

Elaine Blyth Bixiones

March 9, 2013

Carol, We got the call yesterday from the UNC PE dept about Mike's passing. I am very saddened. Mike was a great guy with a big heart as well as the life of the party. Keep yourself wrapped in the life and family that you both created. Take much care. Elaine

March 9, 2013

Carol,

Our family, including your former students at Glenwood School, send out deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Neal & Carole Harrell

SALLY>PAUL KRAUSS

March 9, 2013

DEAR CAROL,
PAUL AND I WERE SO SAD TO READ OF MIKE;DEATH. YOU WERE BOTH WONDERFUL NEIGHBORS AND WE HAD HOPED YOU WOULD HAVE MANY HAPPY YEARS INYOUR NEW HOME. I KNOW YOUR SONS AND GRANDCHILDREN ARE NEAR BY AND WILL BE A COMFORT IN TIME . YOU WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS. MISS HUMPHREY SALLY PAUL KRAUSS

Carol Harrison Marshall

March 9, 2013

Carol and boys,
I am so very sad to hear about Mike! You two were such a special couple and have such fine boys. Though I've not gotten to meet the grandsons, I know they are such a joy to you all. Mel and Marian Chambers loved traveling and being with your in laws and held them in such high regard. When you get to visit Charles and Patsy, get them to give me a call and I'll come see you, too. Certainly thinking about you and your wonderful family, Carol

Barry Batchelor

March 9, 2013

My condolences to the Earey family. Mike was my banker here in Wilmington and I always enjoyed our conversations over lunch. What a great guy. My prayers are with you all at this time.

March 8, 2013

To Carol and family,
So many good memories of Mike at the DU House. All of the Brothers in the Class of 73 knew when Big Mike was in the House. A great guy and super DU brother. I especially loved watching him smash that ball against all opponents in Blue Team volleyball games.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Best wishes,
Jim and Maria Allen

David and Christine Ferguson

March 8, 2013

We are beyond saddened by the loss of. Mike and pray for you and your family. Our lives were touched forever through our friendship with Mike and all of the Eareys. We will never forget him.

Tom Sartain

March 8, 2013

Dear Carol, Celebrating the DU bonds of friendship forged so many years ago. I celebrate the life and legacy of Mike, a good man who touched all of our lives over the years with his unique presence.

Todd Llewellyn

March 8, 2013

Mike was a wonderful and warm friend and brother who could always be counted on to liven things up at 407 E. Rosemary. That he went on to be a loving husband, father and grandfather is the perfect expression of his character. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Carol.

March 8, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Gary and Toni Buck

Agustin and Joyce Young Rodriguez

March 8, 2013

Please receive our most sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jim and Carolyn Nelson

March 8, 2013

Carol and family,
We were so sorry to learn about your loss. You have our deepest sympathy, and our thoughts and prayers will be with you in the days to come.
Jim and Carolyn Young Nelson

March 8, 2013

I was shocked and saddened when Macie told me of Mike's passing. The family is in our prayers.
Don and Macie Latham

March 8, 2013

So many memories. Bigfoot with the inner tube,the times at DU, the weekends in Sparta, being at the beach,and always Mike and Carol as the life of the party. We are so blessed to have known and loved Mike. Much love to the family. Kandy and Harvey Cosper

March 8, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Mike at CCB/Suntrust for several years. He will be truly missed. Your family will be in my prayers.

Robin and Blake Conklin

March 8, 2013

We are saddened by the loss of Mike. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest condolences.

Bill & Anne Thorpe

March 8, 2013

Carol, this is a loss for all of us. Our prayers will be with Mike, you and your family. Mike's laugh will be missed by all. I still remember the trip to the beach we took in your VW bus!

Mark and Bri Smith

March 8, 2013

Mark and I are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. We love you guys. Please let us know if there's anything we can do.

March 8, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss.
Doris and Charles Riggsbee
Oak Island, NC

Scott West

March 8, 2013

To the Earey's, I cannot express how sorry I am for the loss of Mike. All the years out at the ballpark, golf course, etc are always fond memories. The West family is praying and thinking of you all!

Jo Ann Ragazzo

March 8, 2013

We are all so very sorry for your loss. I remember Mike and Tommy from our childhood days in Ridgefield as well as when Mike was with CCB. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Jo Ann Ragazzo and Vito & Betty Ragazzo

Ashley Cook

March 8, 2013

Mrs. Earey and Ryan, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathy & Jim Brannigan

March 8, 2013

Carol, Words can not express the deep sadness we all feel for you and your family. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Marshall & Diane Bailey

March 8, 2013

Carol and family, we were so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. All of our family want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayer's

UNC Swimming & Diving

March 8, 2013

We extend our thoughts and prayers to the entire Eary family.

Karen Andrianos

March 8, 2013

To Carol and Family: I knew Michael only briefly while working with him recently...we had some great conversations on our drives to P.T. sessions...So very sad to hear of your loss...May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief
A friend....

Nina and Billy Hackney

March 8, 2013

We are so saddened to learn of Mike's passing. We pray that God's love and the love of friends and family will bring some comfort to you. Please know that we will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

March 8, 2013

Carol, I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tina Adams

Candy Geiler

March 8, 2013

Our family sends our deepest love and sympathy to your precious family.

Adrian and Dian Dean

March 8, 2013

Carol and family, We are so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May God be with you.

March 8, 2013

"May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time."

JHarris - Atlanta, Georgia

March 8, 2013

Carol, I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Georgann Smallwood

Louis Crittenden

March 8, 2013

Dear Carol and Family- Mike and I go back a long way from Jr. High and High School days.Banked with him and played golf.He will be missed;a wonderful guy.My condolences to the entire Earey family. A sad day .

Joe Jenkins

March 8, 2013

Carol, I am saddened to learn of Mike's death. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Rich Valentine

March 8, 2013

Ryan, we were very sorry to hear about your fathers passing. Our whole family has you and your family in our prayers.

Rich and Debbie Valentine

March 8, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with Ryan and the entire Earey family.
Carolina baseball coaches and players

March 8, 2013

Sorry to hear about the passing of Mike. Your family is in our prayers.
Diane Quillen and staff
At Home Care
Greensboro, NC

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