William Edward (Ed) Michaels, 66, of Atlanta, formerly of Morganton, NC died July 20, 2010. Preceded in death by his mother, Josephine Michaels, father, Clyde Michaels and brothers, James Michaels and Alton Lee Sims, survivors include his loving sisters, Edna Propst, Carol Reece, Loretta Mosteller and Sue Lowman and best friend, Bobby Conn. A private service will be held. H.M. Patterson & Son, Oglethorpe Hill Chapel, 4550 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30319.