Michael Emmett Abshire, 56, of Dunbar, passed away of a heart attack Monday, February 8, 2016.

Mike was born November 12, 1959 to Joe and Regina Abshire in Charleston.

He was a member of the Dunbar High School class of 1978. He was employed as a service technician at Black and Decker in Charleston. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing.

Mike was preceded in death by his brothers, Rex and Jason Abshire; grandparents, Zelma Reedy Montgomery , Cecil Abshire, Helena and Bob Hughes; father-in-law, Thomas Hoover; sister-in-law, Lea Bagley; uncles, Billy Ray Abshire and Marshall Abshire and wife, Kelly.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Erin Abshire; parents, Joe and Regina Abshire of Dunbar; sons, Sean Abshire and wife, Kara, of Glasgow, Keith Abshire of Dunbar; granddaughters, Kenna and Karissa Abshire of Glasgow, Emma and Kalli Abshire of Dunbar; brother, Joe Abshire and wife, Diane, of Williamstown; sister, Sandy Abshire of Dunbar; mother-in-law, Sue Hoover of Barnsville, Ohio; brother-in-law Dave Bagley of Westerville, Ohio; uncle, Mike Abshire and wife, Debbie, of Florida; nieces, Ashley Mullenix of Williamstown, Rachel Abshire of Huntington, Kate Bagley of Westerville, Ohio; nephew, Alex Abshire of Williamstown, Damon Abshire of Dunbar; lifelong friend and brother at heart Ed Tolley and wife, Theresa of St. Albans; and a host of other friends and loved ones.

A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, February 12, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar with the Rev. Billy Lucas officiating.

Family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Heart Association, 162 Court St., Charleston, WV 25301.