Michael Lee “Cuz” Elswick, 56, of Elkview went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 5, 2010, after a terrible mining accident.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Lee and Willidean Elswick of Wharton.
Michael was an employee of Massey Energy, a dedicated coal miner of 36 years. He was a member of the Dunbar First Church of God and a very dedicated husband, father, grandfather and friend to all he met.
Michael is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Bobbie Elmore Elswick; son, Jeremy Elswick; daughter, Jami Cash and husband, Philip; and grandchildren, Justin and Hannah Cash, all of Elkview; sister, Pam Miller of Wharton; and brothers, Larry Elswick of Charleston and Steven Elswick of Wharton.
He will be very deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
God bless all the families who lost their loved ones that horrific day at the UBB Mine.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, at Hafer Funeral Home, 50 North Pinch Road, Elkview, with Pastor Larry McCallister officiating. Burial will be in the Elmore family cemetery, Dutch Ridge.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent at www.haferfuneralhome.net.
Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview, is in charge of the arrangements.
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