Michael Mike Keith Harreld

Michael “Mike” K. Harreld of Lake Jackson went home to be with His Lord Jesus Friday, July 11, 2014 at Brazosport Memorial Hospital. Mike was born April 11, 1940 in Hazel Park, MI to Leamon and Ollie Harreld.

He leaves his loving wife and Partner in Christ of 26 years, Aver K. Harreld of Lake Jackson. Survivors also include his daughters, Cindy Harreld of Nassau Bay, TX, Deanna Jackson (husband, Ron) of Eagle River, AK, Tonya Ankenbruck (husband, David) of Pearland, TX; sons, Michael L. Harreld (wife, Iliana) of Palmdale, CA and Wayne Thomas (wife, Trisha) of West Columbia, TX; grandchildren, Dylan and Chandler Thomas, Cole Ankenbruck, Alan, Bradford, Kyle and Ryan Jackson, Iris Williams and Brandon Wilkes, plus 5 great-grandchildren, nieces Amanda Hopper, Lucinda Wood, Robyn Smith and a host of friends across the country as a result of he and his wife’s ministry. Mike also leaves his furry feline, Angel of 13 years, whom he loved dearly. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leamon and Ollie Harreld and brother-in-law, D. Darrell Hopper.

Mike worked in the Kentucky coal mines as a demolition expert. Kentucky was his home before relocating to Texas in 1974. He was employed by UPS for 26 years (loving every opportunity to share Jesus) before his retirement in 2000. Mike was very active in the Church ministry all his life and alongside his wife, Aver, answered a call from the Lord in 1988 to minister the Gospel of Jesus Christ thru song, Word, and testimony at churches, revivals, conventions and festivals across the United States, Europe and Mexico. The ministry also included TV, Radio and CD recordings. They established “Harreld of Praise Ministries” in 1995 when they went full-time seeing many come to Christ. He and his wife currently hold weekly group Bible Studies in their home. Though Mike’s main love was serving the Lord Jesus, he also was a classic car enthusiast.

Mike is loved and will be remembered and greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Services are under the direction of Restwood Funeral Home located at 1038 W. Plantation, Clute, TX. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Wednesday July 16 and Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM, Thursday July 17. Officiating services will be Pastor Greg Smith of Brazoria First Baptist Church and Rev. Ron Little of Straightway Ministries in W. Columbia, TX.