HICKORY----Michael Ray Hartsoe, 49 passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, June 2, 2016. He was born June 20, 1966 in Catawba County to the late Maynard Witherspoon and Jean Prince Witherspoon. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife Sherry Ledford Hartsoe of Hickory; his son Cory Matthew Hartsoe and fiancé Jordon Bailey of Fort Hood, TX; sisters Janet Wells and husband Ralph of Claremont and Kathy Boston of Conover and brothers David Prince and wife Karen of Newton and Terry Hartsoe of Hickory. The family will receive friends Tuesday, June 7, 2016 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Hickory Funeral Home. Memorial service with military rites will be held Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 3:00pm at Hickory Funeral Home. Condolences may be made online at www.hickoryfh.com. Arrangements are with Hickory Funeral Home.