AKRON – Philip Lee Michael, 71, of 3153 Center St., Tippecanoe, and formerly of Akron, died at 7:56 a.m. March 24, 2012, in his residence.
He was born July 1, 1940, in Rochester, to Evan Michael and Mazie Hanson Michael. On May 20, 1977, in Rochester, he married Jennie Masterson, who survives.
Living most of his life in the Akron community, he lived in Tippecanoe for three years. He graduated from Hammond Tech High School in 1958. He was a machinist at Sealed Power, Rochester, for 27 years. He was a member of the National Audubon Society, Fulton County Bass Club and Akron Lions Club. He sang in a gospel trio “New Wine” and attended Akron Church of God and Riverview Community Church, Tippecanoe.
Also surviving are his children: Rick Michael, RaeAnn Michael, Mike Morgan and Millie (and spouse Nathan) Smith, all of Fort Wayne; Wayne (and spouse Shellie) Ash, Estill Springs, Tenn.; and Joe (and spouse Melissa) Ash, Clarksville, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Earl-Love Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Rod Ruberg officiating.
Calling is from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. ***** Memorials may be made to Riverview Community Church, 3780 Ind. 110, Tippecanoe, IN 46570.
Condolences may be sent via earllovefuneralhome@gmail.com
