William “Bill” McMichael, of Wentworth, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday December 7th at his home.
Bill was a 1961 graduate of Wentworth High School and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina.
He enjoyed flying his airplanes and also R.C. model airplanes, sitting in a chair, scrolling through his phone. He especially loved his cats and was always willing to help people in need.
Bill’s first job was with Drippin’ Honey Peaches in S.C. and later at Madison Throwing and then Macfield Texturing which later became Unifi.
Left to cherish Bill’s memory are his sons, Steve Gary McMichael (Tammie), David Lee McMichael (Sherry); grandchildren Benjamin David McMichael (Briana), Katherine M. Byrd (Thomas), and Bryce Ian McMichael; great-grandchildren David Joseph McMichael, Henry Paul McMichael, Theodore Andrew Byrd; a brother, John Pleasant McMichael Jr. (Sue); the mother of his children Donna D. Eanes and numerous nephews and nieces.
The family will receive visitors at the home of his son Steve and his wife Tammie, 621 Ashley Loop Rd in Eden.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com.
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