Obituary for Michael W. Jewell Sr. Michael William Jewell Sr. passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 9:00 p.m. at Troy Beaumont. Mike loved people and was a friend to most everyone he met. He was born to Albert and Ressie Jewell in Detroit, Michigan.
He was the baby brother to his older sister, the late Elizabeth (the late William) Stranaly, the late James Albert Sr. (the late Sally), and the late Robert (Sharon). Michael was a loving father to the late Michael Jewell Jr., the late Jamian Lee Jewell, and Donna (Brian) Tinker; dear grandfather to Brianna Jewell (Harris) Richardson and Mary Elizabeth Tinker; and beloved uncle and great uncle to many. Michael loved golf and played in leagues several times a week.
Besides golf, Mike bowled in several different leagues, loved fishing, Nascar, horses, playing cards and cribbage with family and friends. Michael served in the United States Army from June 1960 through May 1963, where he achieved the rank of specialist E-5. He received a good conduct medal and was honorably discharged.
Michael was a hard worker starting with a paper route, until he worked at the family auto parts business, URP. He owned a Gulf gas station on 23 Mile Road and Mound Road, managed a trucking company for a short time, as well as owning a meat market with his dear friend John Ward. He also worked at Chrysler and Volkswagen before settling down with his final career as a tax preparer and accountant, where his clients also became his dear friends.
Michael is probably best known for his big heart and generous spirit among other things. Michael loved his family, each and every one of them, and he loved and trusted the Lord as his Savior. He was in regular attendance with his daughter Donna and her family at Riverwood Community Church in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
He also attended Trinity Lutheran Church in Utica, Michigan in his early years. Michael’s family will receive friends on Monday, June 11, 2018 from 2:00 p.m until 8:00 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road (3 blocks East of Van Dyke), Utica.
Visitation will start on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. Memorial contributions are appreciated to Riverwood Community Church. Please share a memory at www. SullivanFuneralDirectors.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Michael W. Jewell Sr. please visit our Sympathy Store.
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