John Smith Michael, II

John Smith "Smitty" Michael, II of Churchville died suddenly on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 in his 68th year. Son of the late John Calvin Michael, II and Edna Michael (nee Osborn); beloved husband of Victoria "Vicki" Michael (nee Baker); proud father of Jeffrey Michael of Edgewood, Daniel Michael and wife Xavier of Abingdon and Ethan Michael and wife Jennifer of Kennesaw, GA and dear brother of John Mitchell Michael and wife Lori of Darlington. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren. He was born into the Michael family of Harford County who were corn canners for three or more generations. Following in the footsteps of his champion trapshooting father (J. Calvin Michael), Mr. Michael held a Maryland State Trapshooting Championship Title awarded in 1956. He also served his country in the Army for 3 years. Mr. Michael owned and operated a paving equipment and service company in Finksburg for numerous years. Before retiring he was employed by a company who furnished beverage packaging material/service and machinery. After retirement he spent his time with family and friends, delivering auto supplies locally for Kunkel's and volunteering at the Steppingstone Museum. Family will receive friends on Monday, Nov. 28 from 2-4 and 6-8pm in the family owned Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, P.A. of Aberdeen. A funeral service will be celebrated in the funeral home on Tuesday, Nov 29 at 11am. Interment with presentation of Military Honors will follow in Grove Presbyterian Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Daniel Michael, Jeffrey Michael, John Michael, Steven Sprouse, Charles B. Osborn and Jon Juergens. Honorary Pallbearer will be Ethan Michael. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001