In Memory

Michael Wade Westmoreland

Michael Wade Westmoreland

Born: 9 January, 1951

Died:  1 April, 2020

Michael Wade Westmoreland of Walkertown passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born January 9, 1951 to the late Wade Webster Westmoreland and Frances Snow Westmoreland and resided on the Walkertown family farm his entire life. He was a graduate of Piedmont Aviation where he obtained his A&P license (Airframe and powerplant) to be an aircraft mechanic. After graduating from Piedmont he went to work for the Winston-Salem Fire Department as the airplane industry was subject to cause him to leave Walkertown or even Williston Road. Mike retired from the Fire Department after 30 years of service and on his days off, he operated a small engine repair shop, which he started at the age of 14. He also worked the family farm which once grew tobacco, but in the later years had beef cows, hay, soybeans, and wheat. Anyone who knew Mike knew the love he had for his family. From the mid 90's through current he always put himself last as he cared for a mother with dementia, a father who became handicap after surgical complications in 1995 and a brother who was born handicap with a severe muscular disorder, all in the home, until the combined health of both he and Wiley would no longer allow. Mike definitely carried a HEAVY load from his teenage years through the end of his life. He was married to Alice Becky Westmoreland for 45 years and was a member of Walkertown First Baptist Church. Mike was preceded in death by his parents; and stillborn granddaughter, Gracie. He is survived by his wife, Alice Becky Westmoreland; sons, Ryan Westmoreland (Allison) and Neil Westmoreland (Emily); along with two step-grandchildren, which he loved as his own, Wyatt and Walker Gaines; and his brother, Wiley Westmoreland. A private graveside service will be held at Gardens of Memory with a memorial service at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House of Winston-Salem, Inc., 419 S. Hawthorne Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Condolences may be made online at www.salemfh.com.



 
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04/02/20 07:31 AM #1    

Gayle Patterson (Cook)

So very, very sorry to hear about Mike....first met Mike when I transferred in to Walkertown Elementary.  Sincere condolences to his family.  He was a great guy....🙏


04/02/20 07:46 AM #2    

Carolyn Denise Sapp (Driver)

My sincere condolences to Mike’s family.  I remember him always smiling and happy as he dashed down the halls of Walkertown Jr Hi and East.  Prayers and peace.


04/02/20 10:59 AM #3    

Linda Charlene VanHoy (Lewis)

My sincere condolences to his family. I remember Mike as always having a smile. He was one of the good guys. 

 

 

 

 


04/02/20 02:42 PM #4    

Deborah June Sides (Hayes)

So sorry to learn of the loss of another classmate. He was such a fine person. Will be praying for his family.


04/03/20 10:27 AM #5    

Rosa Lynn Rothrock (Carlton)

So sad to hear of Mikes passing.  Praying for his family.  Such a nice guy!! 


04/03/20 02:42 PM #6    

Rose Ellen Wall (Brown)

Michael and I attended school together our entire years from Walkertown Elementary, Junior High, and finally East Forsyth. Always the quiet, bashful guy in the room, he loved sports and being with his buddies. His mother always encouraged and supported him in his endeavors, I recall. He came from such a precious family, and was always so kind to others. I extend my sincere condolences to his entire family; I know he will be missed. 


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