Howard Lee Michael Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Howard Lee Michael (Newton, North Carolina) is shared. Howard, born on May 20, 1934, passed away on June 2, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Sallie Frances Murphy Michael; his parents, Craig Logan and Winnie Lee Parlier Michael; and his siblings, Kathleen Abernethy, Ruby Abernethy, Berlie, Charles, Mack, Bill, Delena Baker, Ola Jean Helder, Cora Clay, John, Bob and Barbara Burkhart.
He is survived by: his daughters, Lisa Morgan (Steve) and Connie Shumate (David); his grandchildren, John Buxton Long, Jr., Emily Frances Long (Charlie Ewing), Sallie Logan Mason (Wesly Mason), Margaret Lee Shumate (Eddie Lee) and William David Shumate (Kennedy Vernon); his great grandchildren, Phoenix and Nova Mason; and his sister-in-law Violet Treadway Michael.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Howard's name may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 2160 35th Avenue Drive NE, Hickory, NC 28601 to supply the Blessings Box with food and essentials for our neighbors in need, or to Carolina Caring Foundation, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658 in gratitude for the exceptional care and support they provide to our community.
