Michael Shane Swisher, 64, of Henderson, WV, went to be with his Lord on Friday evening, January 22, 2010, at Pleasant Valley Hospital. He was retired from Harry Wellnitz True Block in Columbus, Ohio. Michael was a member of the First Church of God, in Point Pleasant and was a greeter, which brought a smile to all that entered into the sanctuary. He also was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Michael was born April 28, 1945, a son to the late John and Laurah Swisher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Donna Masters; sister-in-law, Becky Gandee; nephews, Matt Matt "Leppy" Scott, George Curry, Jr. and Danny Chapman; niece, Chico Swisher and cousin, Roger Lee Swisher.

He is survived by his sons, John and Jamie Swisher, of Columbus and Michael "Little Mickey" Swisher, Jr., of Henderson and daughter Kimberly and Rick Schneller, of Columbus; grandchildren, Tyler and Alex Swisher and Paige Schneller; brothers and sisters, Vonnie and John Dennison, of Pomeroy, Viola and Spuds Watson and Janie Swisher, all of Henderson, Karen and Chuck Lemly, of Pomeroy, Chuck and Sandy Swisher and Shiek and Cookie Swisher, all of Jacksonville, FL and Carl "Boxer" and Yvonne Swisher, of Point Pleasant; great-nephew, Tony Cox and great-nieces, Regina Patterson and April Tion Neil and many nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Michael's life will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 27, 2010, at the Crow-Hussell Funeral Home, with Pastor Carl Swisher officiating. Burial will follow in Kirkland Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Janie Swisher Fund, c/o Pastor Carl Swisher, 2419 Mt. Vernon Ave., Point Pleasant, WV 25550.