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Warren Daniel McMichael

August 20, 1932- October 31, 2019

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Warren Daniel McMichael, 87, of Rose Haven, North Beach, MD passed away October 31, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. He was born August 20, 1932 in Washington, D.C. to Ellen Cecelia (Riordan) and Eugene H. McMichael, and raised in the District. He attended Mt. St. Joseph’s High School in Baltimore and Anacostia High School. He entered the U.S. Air Force July 24, 1953 and served in the Transportation Squadron until his discharge July 23, 1957 having earned the National Defense and Good Conduct Medals. He married Doris Evelyn Davis February 26, 1954 and they lived in Dover, DE while he was stationed at Dover Air Force Base, and later lived in Congress Heights, Oxon Hill, and Alexandria, VA prior to moving to Rose Haven in 1999. Warren was a lifelong transportation specialist and was employed at Andrews Air Force Base where he fueled the Presidential Fleet. He purchased a fleet of school buses in 1960 and operated McMichael School Bus Service until the mid-1980’s. He was a chauffeur for the Director of the National Gallery of Art while also working as the weekend dispatch supervisor for the Fairfax County Connector. From 2002 until 2017, he was employed at Middledorf Bus Company in Clinton, and from 1999 until earlier this year was the bus driver for wedding parties at Herrington Harbor in Rose Haven.

Warren was a member and former President of the Rose Haven Civic Association, a member of St. Anthony’s Church in North Beach, Friendship Community Baptist Church, and a member of the Stallings-Williams American Legion Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach. In his leisure time Warren enjoyed trips to Ocean City and spending time with his family and friends in his community.

He is survived by his wife Doris E. McMichael, children Debbie Colbert (Rick) of North Beach, Diana Middledorf (Cris) of Dunkirk, Kenneth McMichael (Cyndy) of Lusby, Beth McMichael of Chesapeake Beach, and Joe McMichael (Belinda) of Uniontown, PA. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, a brother Francis McMichael of Pearl, MS and sister Mary Ellen Galloway of Signal Mountain, TN. He was preceded in death by son Jeffrey McMichael and three grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Warren’s name may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake or Friendship Community Baptist Church at the addresses below.

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Visitation

Monday, November 4, 2019
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Rausch Funeral Home-Owings

8325 Mt. Harmony Lane
Owings, MD 20736

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Services

  • Funeral Service

Tuesday, November 5, 2019
11:00 AM

Friendship Community Baptist Church

37 Jewell Road
Dunkirk, MD 20754

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Interment

  • Burial
Thursday, November 14, 2019
1:45 PM

MD Veterans Cemetery-Cheltenham

11301 Crain Highway
Cheltenham, MD 20623

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Contributions

Hospice of the Chesapeake

90 Ritchie Highway
Pasadena, MD 21122

410-987-2003

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Link:
https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/

Friendship Community Baptist Church

37 Jewell Road
Dunkirk, MD 20754

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    Emmett
    1 Nov 2019
    8:39pm

    He was a great man. Ive know him since I was very young and he was always very nice and just a cool guy. Used to talk with him around the Marina all the time. Good guy God bless you and your family.

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    Anna M Chaney
    2 Nov 2019
    12:03am

    Dear Doris,
    It was very sad to hear of Warren’s passing. I immediately thought of you and Warren’s wonderful family and am praying for healing and much love for you at this time. Warren was a true blessing to Herrington on the Bay. His positive impacts will be remembered by hundreds and hundreds of couples, guests, staff members, and myself, for years to come. Warren was a delight to have as a team member at Herrington on the Bay. Please let us know of anything that you need. We are here to support you and your family.

    Much love and many blessings to you,
    Anna

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    Willie & Rose Parker
    2 Nov 2019
    1:15am

    Our Sympathies to all! He is at peace now and his memories will live with you forever.
    Prayers & Blessings
    Willie & Rosemary Parker

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    Kathy Williams Fick
    2 Nov 2019
    8:58am

    My family lived in Southlawn when I was growing up. I remember many a snowy morning when Mr. McMichael would load all the neighborhood kids onto one of his buses and drive us to school, often when other kids were permitted to stay home! Sending prayers to his family!

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    Gary and Kelly Swanson
    2 Nov 2019
    10:24am

    Kelly and I are sadden to hear of the passing of Warren. He was such a blessing to our family and our community of Rose Haven. Warren will always be remembered by our family and those who knew him as a Man of “Action” when things needed to be done he was right there doing it or finding those who could. Praying that our God will wrap His blanket of comfort around your family in the days and weeks ahead. Cherish those fond memories that will forever live in your hearts. Doris, please do not hesitate to call me if there is anything you need.

    Gary and Kelly Swanson

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    Dawn Marx
    17 Nov 2019
    5:47pm

    To Mrs. McMichael and the McMichael family, I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. McMichael was a wonderful person and his love for the community of Rose Haven will always be remembered. My deepest sympathy to the family – Dawn Marx.

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    Emmett
    1 Nov 2019
    8:39pm

    He was a great man. Ive know him since I was very young and he was always very nice and just a cool guy. Used to talk with him around the Marina all the time. Good guy God bless you and your family.

    save
    City
    Holland Point
    State
    Md
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    Anna M Chaney
    2 Nov 2019
    12:03am

    Dear Doris,
    It was very sad to hear of Warren’s passing. I immediately thought of you and Warren’s wonderful family and am praying for healing and much love for you at this time. Warren was a true blessing to Herrington on the Bay. His positive impacts will be remembered by hundreds and hundreds of couples, guests, staff members, and myself, for years to come. Warren was a delight to have as a team member at Herrington on the Bay. Please let us know of anything that you need. We are here to support you and your family.

    Much love and many blessings to you,
    Anna

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    Lothian
    State
    MD
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    Willie & Rose Parker
    2 Nov 2019
    1:15am

    Our Sympathies to all! He is at peace now and his memories will live with you forever.
    Prayers & Blessings
    Willie & Rosemary Parker

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    City
    Smithfield
    State
    Pa
    Reply
    Kathy Williams Fick
    2 Nov 2019
    8:58am

    My family lived in Southlawn when I was growing up. I remember many a snowy morning when Mr. McMichael would load all the neighborhood kids onto one of his buses and drive us to school, often when other kids were permitted to stay home! Sending prayers to his family!

    save
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    North Fort Myers
    State
    Florida
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    Gary and Kelly Swanson
    2 Nov 2019
    10:24am

    Kelly and I are sadden to hear of the passing of Warren. He was such a blessing to our family and our community of Rose Haven. Warren will always be remembered by our family and those who knew him as a Man of “Action” when things needed to be done he was right there doing it or finding those who could. Praying that our God will wrap His blanket of comfort around your family in the days and weeks ahead. Cherish those fond memories that will forever live in your hearts. Doris, please do not hesitate to call me if there is anything you need.

    Gary and Kelly Swanson

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    Roes Haven
    State
    Maryland
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    Dawn Marx
    17 Nov 2019
    5:47pm

    To Mrs. McMichael and the McMichael family, I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. McMichael was a wonderful person and his love for the community of Rose Haven will always be remembered. My deepest sympathy to the family – Dawn Marx.

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    Huntingtown
    State
    Md
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