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MICHAEL KENT RANNEY

MICHAEL RANNEY Obituary

MICHAEL KENT RANNEY
November 25, 1947 - November 23, 2014 Passed away peacefully. A loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, employer and friend. He is survived by his wife Joanie; four children: Brian, Kim, Dustin (with their spouses) and Joseph; six grandchildren; sister Tesa and brother Pete. Mike was kind and passionate. One of the founders of Great American Restaurants, he loved his job.There will be an open house to celebrate Mike's life on Monday, December 1 from 12 Noon to 4 p.m. at Mike's American, 6210 Backlick Rd., Springfield VA 22150. Contributions can be made in his honor to the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 26, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for MICHAEL RANNEY

21 Entries

Anne Williams

June 4, 2015

I came to revisit Alexandria after a long time away and tried to look up mike. Needless today I am shocked. We had such a good time in high school doing things we really shouldn't And had a wonderful time at the reunion. Thank you for so many fond memories. You are well thought of.

Stuart & Rose Hitchings

May 10, 2015

So sorry for you lose. Mike was such a great man he always had a smile on his face, I so looked up to him and learned so much about the business world because of him. You all are in my prayers.

Jim Murphy

January 19, 2015

Hey Joanie,
So sorry to hear about Mike passing. Brings back so many memories of both of you. Chatting, golf, trips, and back then all of us growing up in our 30s. Mike was a good, kind kindred spirit and I know that you guys had a special relationship. I know you both.
Love, Jim and Sandy

Sandy Murphy

January 19, 2015

Dear Jonie,
Don't know if you remember us,but we are so very sorry for the loss of a wonderful person and great entrepreneur! We loved him, his spirit and the wonderful food he provided for us! Oh Lord, we loved Ozzie eggs , crab cakes and so much more ! We love you too ! Sandy and Jim

December 2, 2014

We have been blessed to have known Mike with his friendly personality and unwavering enthusiasm for West Po baseball. He was the most devoted dad, not missing a game, regardless of the weather. Our thoughts and prayers are with Joanie, Joe and the rest of his beautiful family.
-Jon, Karen, Jill & Jake Tupitza

TOMMY CHILCUTT

December 2, 2014

MIKE,ENJOYED ALL THE GAMES AT THE " GRASS BOWL".TO THE RANNEY FAMILY,MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES.

Carrie & John Michaud

December 1, 2014

Mike Ranney. From many years of watching/coaching baseball together with our sons as they grew up on the baseball field, we know him as a wonderful coach, devoted father, loving husband, and great friend. I will not be able to watch a Little League game without thinking of him, and smiling.... We will miss you so much, Mike! Our thoughts and prayers are with Joanie, Joseph and the rest of your family.

Jay Anderson

December 1, 2014

Mike, Hose, Pappy - I will never have a closer, better friend - the things we did, the stories I could tell . . . You have left us much too soon - rest in peace my friend - I will never forget you.

Leslie Mayher

December 1, 2014

Mike and my late husband, Rick Mayher, were the very best of friends at Fort Hunt High School. We both thought the world of him. He was always happy, crazy, and so much fun. And that's how I will forever remember Mike. I send my deepest condolences to his family.

Dutch Henry

November 30, 2014

Mike and I grew up together in that wonderful place called Tauxemont. We played as children and then as young teenagers long into firefly-lit nights. Countless days of tennis and golf (Mike usually won) and many games of football,basketball, and most enjoyably..neighborhood whiffle ball! We hiked Old Rag mountain and got thrown out of the Richmond Theater in Alexandria for "laughing too loud"! We rarely saw each other as adults, but when we did it was instantly old times again. My condolences to the Ranneys and love to Tesa and Pete. God Bless you my friend.

Doug Douglas

November 29, 2014

My senior year at Ft Hunt was a great year because of my dear friendship w/ Mike. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

William Douglas

November 29, 2014

Both of our sons played little league baseball together. We would sit watch the game and just talk about baseball. I started working at Costal Flats and one day he walked in. I said hey Mike what are you doing here. He responded I'm just getting a bit to eat. My co worker saw me talking to him said where do you know Mike from. I said our kids play baseball together. It was a small world after all. We would talk about other things besides baseball, but Mike made see that hard work, integrity and casting a great shadow were the keys to success. Mike you will be missed!

November 28, 2014

Oh, our childhood in Tauxemont and at wonderful Hollin Hall Elementary. Rest in Peace, Mike. Lisa D. Knudsen, Ft. Collins, CO

Ed Williams

November 27, 2014

May Almighty God provide peace and strength as you endure this very difficult time. You have my deepest condolences.

Andrea Hinman Elia

November 27, 2014

It is always so hard to lose a member of our beloved Tauxemont family! We were neighbors for so many years and it is hard to put into words our feelings of loss for such a wonderful man. Condolences to the Ranney family-God Bless!

Patty Gill

November 27, 2014

Thoughts and Prayers for the Joe & the Ranney Family. We will miss seeing Mike at the West Po baseball games.
Sincereley, The Gill's (Matthew, a teammate with Joe)

Larry Heald

November 26, 2014

I became a restaurant manager because I saw Mike Ranney work. I thoroughly enjoyed my two years at Mike's (4/92-1/94) because of the culture he instilled in his company and the passion in which he practiced hospitality. I have always considered Mike's the benchmark for hospitality and that's because of Mike Ranney. I'm sure his legacy will live on and should I make it back to the DC area, GAR is where I would want to work. I know he will be missed by all whom he touched at home, at work, and in the community. Warm thoughts sent to both his personal and business families.

ATO Brothers 1967

Al Hadeed

November 26, 2014

I went to college with Mike at UVA. We were brothers of the ATO House, the oldest chapter of ATO in the country. He was a great guy, smart and savvy, and this showed in his accomplishments during his life. We are richer for having known him. My deepest condolences to his family.

Dorothy Rothman Lewy

November 26, 2014

I will always remember Mike's warm smile and his genuine concern for all. Hugs to the Ranney family.

Lorraine Hitchcock

November 26, 2014

Words cannot express the depths of my sorrow upon hearing of Mike's passing. He did do much for the Alexandria Potomac Little League and especially for my son, JB's, teams. My life is so much richer for knowing Mike. May the Lord comfort you in your loss. God Bless, Lorraine Hitchcock

November 26, 2014

A very kind man who always made time to ask how you were. I will miss his warm smile and gentle way. So sorry for your loss.
Pam Webb

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