Obituary of Garnell E. Michael

Garnell Erville Michael was born April 24, 1936 to the late Symantha Michael and J. Henry Satterfield in Burlington North Carolina. He was an only child and was affectionately known as "Bud" to his family and friends. He was raised by his Uncle Floyd and Aunt Bell when his mother relocated to New York. He received his education in Burlington North Carolina and graduated from Graham High School in 1955. As a youngster he also attended Clover Garden A.M.E. Church with his family. After graduating from high school Garnell joined the Air Force and after some years he too relocated to Brooklyn, NY to be near his mother. In New York is where he met and married his beloved wife the late Elvina Michael on November 19, 1961. To this union there were three children Doreen, Derrick and Darnell. Garnell worked for New York City Transit Authority where he drove Buses and was a dispatcher and retired after 22 years of dedicated service. After retirement he work as a school bus driver for Veterans Bus Transportation in the Malverne School district and was also the president of the senior citizen center in Lakeview, NY. Garnell accepted Christ as his personal savior early on in life. He was a member of Berean Missionary Baptist church, Brooklyn NY where he attended with his family and served on the Board of Trustees there until he was no longer able to attend. Garnell also attended Bethel Church of God and Christ, West Hempstead, NY and was a faithful member there. Garnell was a quiet humble soul to everyone who knew him. Garnell Departed this life on Monday November 23, 2015. He leaves to cherish his memories, his three children, Doreen, Derrick and Darnell Michael. Beloved grandchildren: Yalonda, Travis, Brianna, Kyrah and Mekhi. Daughter-in-law: Regina Michael, Special friend: Mr. Kerry Stephson, West Hempstead, NY; Sisters-in-law: Mary Watson, Brooklyn NY, Viola Mosley-Munro, Ft. Laurderdale, FL, Rebecca Dowd, Roselle NJ and Helen Washington, Jamaica NY. Brothers-in-law: Willie Mosley, Brooklyn NY and Raymond Dowd, Roselle N.J. Special cousins: Ruby Michael, Trudy Anne Michael, Cathy Harris and families, Burlington NC. Also a host of relatives, nieces, nephews and friends.