Michael Vest Obituary Michael L. Vest Suffolk - Michael Lemuel Vest, 64, a loving husband, father and grandfather went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Ursula Gertrude and Floyd Lemuel Vest. Michael was retired with 27 years as a CWO-4 from the U. S. Coast Guard and 17 years for the Federal Government as an IT Specialist. He was a man of deep and passionate faith and he served the Lord through Global Outreach Ministry, reaching millions of people with the Gospel of Christ. He is survived by his wife Christine L. Vest; Daughter Bridget V. Greenleaf and husband Paul of Newport News; son Dr. Brian Michael Vest of New Zealand; granddaughter Valerie Morgan Greenleaf; and sister Christiana Herta Vest. A celebration of life service with military honors will be held on June 26, 2018 at 11 AM in Baker-Foster Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk VA 23435 by Pastor Jay Anderson. The family will receive friends following the service in the reception hall at the funeral home. A private interment will be held at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Condolences may be registered at RWBakerFH.com. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchName=Michael+Vest&page1 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/michael-vest-obituary?id11134195 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/Michael-L-Vest/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Michael Lemuel Vest, 64, passed away on 19 June 2018. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and a retired CWO 4 from the U.S. Coast Guard. Michael was known for his deep faith and service through Global Outreach Ministry, impacting many lives with the Gospel. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A celebration of life service with military honors was held on 26 June 2018. Following the service, family and friends gathered for a reception. Michael was privately interred at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk, Virginia. ### The Edited Obituary **Michael L. Vest** Suffolk - Michael Lemuel Vest, 64, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, went to be with the Lord on 19 June 2018, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Ursula Gertrude and Floyd Lemuel Vest. Michael was retired with 27 years as a CWO 4 from the U.S. Coast Guard and 17 years for the Federal Government as an IT Specialist. He was a man of deep and passionate faith, and he served the Lord through Global Outreach Ministry, reaching millions of people with the Gospel of Christ. He is survived by his wife Christine L. Vest; daughter Bridget V. Greenleaf and husband Paul of Newport News; son Dr. Brian Michael Vest of New Zealand; granddaughter Valerie Morgan Greenleaf; and sister Christiana Herta Vest. A celebration of life service with military honors will be held on 26 June 2018 at 11 AM in Baker-Foster Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk VA 23435, by Pastor Jay Anderson. The family will receive friends following the service in the reception hall at the funeral home. A private interment will be held at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Condolences may be registered at RWBakerFH.com. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Michael Lemuel Vest | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 64 years | | Birth | 1954 (estimated); Suffolk | | Death | 19 June 2018; Suffolk | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------|----------------|--------------------------------| | Michael Lemuel Vest | Decedent | Suffolk, Virginia | | Christine L. Vest | Spouse | Suffolk, Virginia | | Floyd Lemuel Vest | Parent | Unknown | | Ursula Gertrude Vest | Parent | Unknown | | Bridget V. Greenleaf | Child | Newport News, Virginia | | Dr. Brian Michael Vest | Child | New Zealand | | Valerie Morgan Greenleaf | Grandchild | Unknown | | Christiana Herta Vest | Sibling | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Michael Lemuel Vest served 27 years as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CWO 4) in the U.S. Coast Guard. 2. He worked for 17 years as an IT Specialist for the Federal Government. 3. Michael was known for his deep and passionate faith. 4. He actively served through Global Outreach Ministry, reaching millions with the Gospel of Christ.