He was a former manager and funeral director with Heady-Hardy Funeral Home and had worked at the Knob Creek Gun Range. Michael had participated in the USPSA and was a member of Beechland Baptist Church.
He was preceded in rest by his parents, Harold and Jewell Rhea, and a sister, Theresa Douglas.
Michael is survived by his wife, Pamela Rhea; sisters-in-law, Tammy Nelson Barker (Scott) and Tammy Humphrey; his beloved dog, Maverick; and several nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be 12 noon on Wednesday, February 2nd, at the Heady-Hardy Funeral Home, 7710 Dixie Highway, with entombment following in Bethany Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 2pm until 8pm.
Expressions may take the form of contributions to the American Diabetes Association.
