Harold Eugene (Mike) Michael

Harold Eugene (Mike) Michael, 80 was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on June 19, 2014, He passed away at home surrounded by his family following a short illness. Harold was born December 20, 1933 to A.W. and Lolia Michael in Carthage, MO. He was a lifetime Carthage resident graduating from Carthage High School in 1951. He attended the University of Missouri before joining the U.S. National Guard. He helped build the Lucky Peak Dam in Boise, Idaho while serving in the Guard. He served in the U.S. Army at Fort Bliss, Texas where he married the love of his life, Janice Pauline Boothe February 1955. Their lives were blessed with four daughters, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Harold possessed an incredible work ethic and was a wonderful provider for his family. Harold and his wife Janice raised Hereford cattle and Hampshire hogs. He worked at various places in and around Carthage, and enjoyed being a public servant in the elected offices of Public Administrator, County Auditor, and Circuit Clerk of Jasper County before retiring in 1992. Harold was a lifelong Baptist and served as a deacon at the Victory Baptist Church, he loved the Lord and all of his church family. He was a Mason, Scottish Rite and a 60 year member of the United Commercial Travelers. He served on the board of Jasper County 911 and Fidelity Cemetery. He was always willing to help others in times of need and he possessed a true servant’s heart. Harold is survived by his loving and devoted wife Janice, four daughters Vicki (John) Cash, Susan Lovette, Peggy (Conrad) Feather, all of Carthage and Sally (Jeff) Lee of Joplin, His sisters, Virginia Howard and Loretta Page of Carthage, one brother Boyd Michael of Florida, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and many other loved ones. Harold was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, A.W. Michael II, Lawrence Michael and Charles Michael. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the wonderful caretakers of Hospice Compassus. Their loving kindness and compassion was outstanding. It was Harold’s request for cremation and a Celebration of life service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday July 1, 2014 at the Ulmer Funeral Home. Pastor Ed Hamilton will officiate. Private burial will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children in St. Louis in Care of Ulmer Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.ulmerfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.

Harold Eugene (Mike) Michael

December 20, 1933 - June 19, 2014