Michael was born in Sullivan County, TN on April 7, 1954, the son of the Julia Scott Wolfe and the late Rufus Wolfe, Jr. He was a member of the Church of Christ and retired from Tennessee Eastman. He was a loving father, son, brother and friend who will be greatly missed.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Saunders Releford Wolfe and brother, John Wolfe.
Surviving is his daughter, Loris Adams, Charlotte, NC; mother, Julia B. Wolfe, Gate City, VA; one granddaughter; step-sons, Mukiau Releford and wife, Julie, Johnson City, TN, and Mario Releford, Kingsport, TN; fourteen step grandchildren and seven step great grandchildren; sisters, Dora Martin, Kingsport, TN, Ruby Wolfe Rogers and husband, Stanley, Gate City, VA; Sandra Wolfe Hale, Kingsport, TN; Beverly Wolfe Cutler, Gate City, VA; Janice Wolfe Sharpe, Gate City, VA; brothers, Billy J. Wolfe, Weber City, VA; George Wolfe, Kingsport, TN, and Dennis Wolfe and wife, Yvette, Knoxville, TN; special sister-in-law, Patricia Stokley; along with several nieces and nephews.
The body will lie in state on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at the Church of Christ, Gate City, VA from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at the Gate City Funeral Home and other times at the residence of his mother, Julia B. Wolfe, 224 Elliott Drive, Gate City, VA. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m., in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Brother Mark Harbison officiating. The Wolfe Family Singers will provide the music.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, VA. Billy J. Wolfe, George Wolfe, Dennis Wolfe, Theo Robinette, Chris Hale, Kim Sensabaugh, Jerome Spriggs, Alonzo Cutler, and Stanley Rogers will serve as pallbearers. Mickey Rogers, and Michael's special step-sons and nephews will serve as honorary pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m., Wednesday, July 6, 2011 to go in procession to the graveside service.
The family requests that anyone who wishes may make a donation to the charity of their choice in Michael's memory.
An online guest registry is available for the family of Michael Rufus Wolfe at www.gatecityfunerals.com.
Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Michael Rufus Wolfe.
CONDOLENCES:
I am so saddened to hear of Michael's passing. I pray that God will wrap his loving arms around you and give you the comfort only He can provide. Ruby, I have always considered you to be my sweet sister. Janice and Billy Joe, you are very dear to me too. I haven't been in touch as much with the rest of you through the years, but I have always loved your whole family. People just don't get any better than your mom and dad and they raised a family of great kids!!!! God's love radiates from all of you and blesses all that meet you. Please accept my heart-felt sympathy and know that you are in my prayers.
Posted by: Rita Barger, July 03, 2011
I am so sorry Loris for your lost. May the Lord brng you strength, peace and understanding. Praying for you and your family. Love ya much TaJuan Roberts-Browder
Posted by: TaJuan, July 03, 2011
To: The Wolfe family and friends
May God conintue to comfort you during your hour of loss.
To: Min. Lois Adams and the children of the deceased
Know that God still cares and is very near
Dr. B. Hopkins/ EMBC/Monro,e North Carolina
Posted by: Dr. B. Hopkins, July 03, 2011
Beverly, Ruby, Jan, Sandra, Mrs. Julia and all the family,
So sorry for your loss. Praying that God will console you during this time. If there is anything I can do to assist just let me know.
With all my Love,
Mrs. Nancy Rhoton
Posted by: Nancy Rhoton, July 02, 2011
