John Michael, 56, of Morganton, NC went to be with the Lord and his family on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. John was born on October 5, 1970 in Burke County, NC to the late James Daniel Michael and Barbara Cuthbertson Michael. John was a generous, caring and deeply silly man who was loved by all who knew him. He was a member of Zion Baptist Church where he taught the Adult Sunday School class. He retired from Broughton Hospital after thirty years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Christopher Michael and brother-in-law, Ronald Sutton.
John is survived by his children Kristina Michael (boyfriend, Chester Estep) and Lynnsi Michael; loyal dog, Esmerelda; sister, Pam Michael Sutton; niece, Angie Link; the mother of his children, Shelly Cash; former in-laws, Agnes Collins, Roy and Janice Collins and various other family members.
The family will receive friends from 1pm-2pm on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at Zion Baptist Church. The funeral service will begin at 2pm in the church with Rev. Keith Rose and Rev. Brandon Collins officiating. Entombment will follow in the Church Columbarium.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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