In Memory Of Darling Mike: August 2010

About Darling Mike

Mike Harrell was born June 30, 1951 in Williamson, WV. After coming home from the hospital he went to live with his parents Roy B and Mary Varney Harrell, in Pike County, KY. When the coal mines shut down in 1958, his father moved the family to Virginia, where he started a used auto parts junkyard business. He became a huge Elvis fan from the moment he first came out in the 1950's. This began his lifelong love of music. Mike also loved sports most especially, football, baseball and basketball.

After graduating school in 1972, Mike went to work for his father at the auto junkyard. When his father retired from the business, Mike took it over. In July of 1983 he met Cheryl Mraz Harrell, going on a blind date with her. June 28, 1986, they got married.

Around Memorial Day of 1994, Mike was diagnosed with being legally blind due to undiagnosed diabetes and diagnosed with the diabetes. He was unable to drive anymore and was out on disability. His brother Larry now runs the business.

A dedicated Christian, Mike went home to heaven on March 3, 2009 due to a sudden heart attack. He was my loving husband and I miss him very much.

Mike loved everyone but more importantly, he loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He will forever live on in the hearts of those who loved him.

Friday, August 13, 2010

"If Tears Could Build A Stairway"

I found this online and thought it really fit Mike. This is dedicated to you Darling Mike.

"If Tears Could Build A Stairway"

If tears could build a stairway

And memories were a lane

We would walk right up to heaven

And bring you back again

No farewell words were spoken

No time to say goodbye

You were gone before we knew it

And only God knows why

Our hearts still ache in sadness

And secret tears still flow

What it meant to lose you

No one can ever know

But now we know you want us

To mourn for you no more

To remember all the happy times

Life still has much in store

Since you'll never be forgotten

We pledge to you today

A hallowed place within our hearts

Is where you'll always stay