James Richard Michael Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James Richard Michael of Elyria, Ohio, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James left this world on April 21, 2025 at the age of 82, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though James may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those James touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph and Frances; and his son Billy. He is survived by: his wife Anne Nolan Michael; his daughters, Josie and Mary Michael (Jesse Rowe); and his grandsons, Isaac Murray, Liam Murray, Elijah Rowe and Hunter Rowe.
In his memory, donations may be made to Northeast Ohio Collie Rescue 501 (c)(3), P.O. Box 553, LaGrange, OH 44050.