Michael Gabriel Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2026-01-05T17:30:00
End: 2026-01-05T19:00:00
Location: Arrowwood Baptist Church

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Michael Gabriel of Chesnee, South Carolina, born in Elgin, Illinois, who passed away on December 31, 2025, at the age of 70, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Michael Gabriel to show support.

In the vast expanse of eternity, Michael shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Michael farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Chesnee Community Fire Department, 5854 Chesnee Highway, Chesnee, SC 29323 or Arrowwood Baptist Church, 1410 Highway 11 W., Chesnee, SC 29323.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory

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January 2, 2026

Angie Cooley wrote a sympathy message

“It is with a heavy heart that I come to say, you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Mike was a good man. He will be greatly missed. Gerald Cooley”

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Arrowwood Baptist Church
1410 SC-11, Chesnee, SC 29323

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1410 SC-11, Chesnee, SC 29323

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