Michael G. “Mike” Mosteller, born August 29, 1954, in Charleston, WV, left his earthly home at Sod, WV, to be with his Heavenly Father and his earthly parents & brothers on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Mike was surrounded by his family and a life-long friend when he passed. His family meant the world to him.
Mike is survived by his wife of 50 years, Connie; his daughters, Christi (Mike) Clendenin, Misti (John Clark) Mosteller, & Anika (Willie) McCormick; his sons, Michael (Elizabeth) Mosteller II & Dustin (Archana) Mosteller; his grandchildren, Cierra (Eric), MacKenzie (Garrett), Michael Jr. (Emily), Tanner, Kylie (Joey), Will, Hunter, Lillian, Joel, Lacey (Mike), & Skyler; his great grandchildren, Liam, Daxton, Easton, Mia, Lyanna, Emma, Isabella, Grayson, & Saphira; his brother, Donald (Patricia); his father-in-law, William Graley; his sisters-in-law, Cheryl (Ron) Cummings, Saundra & Sheila; his brother-in-law, Bill Graley Jr.; daughter-in-law; Raeleen; and a host of family & friends. His best friend, Casper, a huskyhuahua, lay by his side until he passed over.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John & Emma (Brogan) Mosteller; brothers, Rodger, Jimmie, & Billy; his sister-in-law, Sultana Kay Graley; mother-in-law, Carol Sue (Fowler) Graley; and a father figure, Halley Mitchell.
Mike had a very interesting work life. He began as a youth working on neighboring farms. His first real job was with American Viscose (Avtex). He went on to work at the following places, owning some of them; Southwestern Engineering, Boilermaker Union jobs, Mullen Plumbing & Heating, McComas Plumbing & Heating (owner), Mountaineer Property Management (owner), Team Chevrolet (salesman), Joe Holland Chevrolet (sales, management, commercial/fleet sales, special finance & co-manager of used cars), Turnpike Chevrolet (sales, commercial/fleet sales), Bert Wolfe Ford (sales), WV Truck & Trailer (manager), Freedom Homes (sales), Lincoln PSD (manager), Mountaineer Utility Services (owner).
Mike was a 1972 graduate of Duval High School and was a part of the congregation of Nitro Church of God. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, Boilermaker’s Union Local 667, served as PTO president at Garrett’s Bend Elementary School for several years, coached Little League baseball, was a volunteer firefighter with West Side VFD in St. Albans, drove for an ambulance service in St. Albans, was elected Justice of the Peace for Lincoln County, was on the Alum Creek VFD Board of Directors, and was a Notary Public in WV, among a few of the accomplishments throughout his lifetime.
His life-long friend, Keith “Spider” Torman will be sending him off at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek, WV, at 2:00 pm, on Friday, December 8, 2023. Visitation will be from 12:00-2:00 pm. Burial will be at the Mosteller/Yoder Cemetery in Tornado, WV
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Thomas Cancer Center.
Mike was a wonderful man! He treated me like family! He will be missed so much! Prayers and love
– My heart breaks. Mike was more than words could even describe. I’m so lucky & blessed that he was a part of my life.
Hugs & prayers to the Mosteller Family. May the warm beautiful memories of Mike wash over you at this time and stay with you forever. I love you all!
Hugs and prayers to the Mosteller family! Mike was a good teammate and friend! He always had a smile on his face! I will always remember the good times we had at Duval! God bless.
J.J. Williamson
Connie and family, I am so sad to hear of Mike’s death. I pray God will comfort you through your grief.
Connie Morris (Carbide bowling with Linda Davis’s team)
He was one of a kind! He was always ready to help anyone and always made each of us feel special. Our family will forever miss him , love you Mike , I hope you and Chris are rejoicing in Heaven.
Love you always and forever daddy. A bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck.
RIP dear Mike. Love and prayers to his precious family.