Rev. Michael G. Register Sr., age 77, of Cove City, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 16, 2022. Mike grew up in the Asbury community where he made his home all of his life. Always a hard worker, Mike spent time farming and logging in his early years before beginning a lengthy career with L. Harvey Fertilizer Company. His greatest joy and peace was found in ministering to others, serving three churches spanning the past 32 years. He graduated from Duke University School of Divinity while beginning his ministry at Stonewall United Methodist Church. He then served the congregation at Riverside U.M.C. followed by Clarks U.M.C. before retiring. Next to his love for Christ, his second great love was his family and spending time with his grandsons, teaching them to play his favorite game, golf.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Chris and Ethelene Register; his son, Michael G. Register, Jr.; and his brother, Keith Register.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Myrtle McDaniel Register; daughter, Sherry Halstead (Billy); daughter-in-law, Deborah Register; grandchildren, Matthew Halstead (Anna), Aaron Register, and Andrew Register; great grandson, Sebastian Halstead; special granddaughter, Emily Jones; brother, C.B. Register (Alice); sister, Brenda Simmons (Toby); sister in law, Becky Register; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 12 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Clarks United Methodist Church. Following the visitation, a celebration of Mike's life will begin at 1 p.m. with Pastor Rick Moser, Pastor Bryan Ipock and Mr. Jason Jones officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Clarks United Methodist Church, c/o Frankie Parker, 105 Clarks Road, New Bern, NC 28562 or Heart 4 Worship Church, c/o Pam Daugherty, 192 Ipock Loop Road, Cove City, NC 28523.
Arrangements are in the care of Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.
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