Michael Lee Vassey

July 5, 1969 – April 27, 2024

Gaffney, SC - - Michael Lee Vassey, 54, of 300 Darwin Road, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Spartanburg Medical Center.

Born in Gaffney, he was the son of Martha D. Vassey and the late William "Bill" Lee Vassey.  He was a graduate of Gaffney High School and Spartanburg Technical College.  After a long career in accounting, Mike became self-employed in lawn maintenance.  Mike never met a stranger and was a friend to all.  He loved traveling, collecting antiques, gardening and hunting.  Mike was an integral part of the Lions Club of Gaffney and a member of Draytonville Baptist Church where he operated the sound during the worship service.

Surviving in addition to his mother are two precious children, Jacob Ryan Vassey and Madison Grace Vassey; a brother, Jeff Vassey (Mollie); two nephews, Nicholas Ethan Vassey and John Phillip Vassey; and one niece, Emma Elizabeth Vassey.  In addition to his father, he was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, M. B. and Elizabeth Darwin and his paternal grandparents, Winfred and JoAnne Vassey.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Draytonville Baptist Church.  Funeral services will immediately follow at 3:00PM with Dr. Keith Harrill and Dr. Daryle Hawthorne officiating.  Interment will be in the Draytonville Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Draytonville Baptist Church, 179 Draytonville Church Road, Gaffney, SC 29340.

The family will be at the residence of his mother, Martha Vassey, 304 Darwin Road.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC