Obituaries

Michael Francis Posey, 25

May 17, 2015

Michael Francis Posey, 25, of Lancaster, Penn., died at home on Sun., May 17, 2015, of complications from pneumonia. He leaves behind a loving wife, Jessica (Schreiber) Posey. Together, they would have celebrated their third anniversary on June 4.

Michael, who was born in Houston and raised in Katy, Texas, was a 2008 graduate of Morton Ranch High School in Katy, where he was a percussionist with the MRHS Maverick Marching Band. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 2009 and graduated from Nuclear Power School in Goose Creek, S.C., in 2011. For four years, he demonstrated an admirable work ethic among his fellow sailors as a Nuclear Machinist’s Mate aboard the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). His military service included two deployments to the Persian Gulf.

He and Jessica recently moved to Lancaster from Norfolk, Va., to begin a new career after his honorable discharge from the Navy in February 2015.

In addition to his wife, Michael is survived by loving parents, Gary and Denise (Desroches) Posey of Hot Springs Village, Ark.; maternal grandparents, Roland Desroches Sr. of Montgomery, Texas, and Louise Reddick of Houston; aunts, Sharon Foster, Michelle Bell, and Renee Bissmeyer; uncles Roland Desroches Jr., Dennis Desroches, and John Herrera; parents-in-law, Wesley Schreiber and Pamela Schreiber; sisters-in-law, Jordan and Samantha Schreiber, and numerous cousins.

Michael was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Bob and Betty Posey of Tomball, Texas, grandmother, Karen Desroches of Montgomery, Texas and his uncle, Arthur Foster III of Conroe, Texas.

Two memorial services will be held. In Virginia, there will be a military honor guard service on Sun., May 31, 2015, at 4 p.m., Community Church at Western Branch, 1935 Jolliff Rd., Chesapeake, Va. In Texas, there will be a service on Sat., June 6, 2015, at 10 a.m., CrossPoint Community Church, 700 S. Westgreen Blvd., Katy, Texas.

Contributions in Michael’s memory can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Rd., Suite 300, Jacksonville, Fla. 32256.

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August 13, 2018

Michael, it’s been three years such you left us so suddenly. Some days it feels like a thousand years; other days it feels like it was yesterday. We didn’t have the chance to say goodbye, to tell you how much we loved you. I cling tightly to my firm belief that you are with Jesus, the Jesus that you asked into your heart as a child and talked about as a teenager. I cling to the knowledge that God’s Word tells us that “every day is numbered before one of them came to be.” We are each on God’s time table and not our own. I know I will see you again in heaven. I love you forever. Mom

June 17, 2015

Son you will forever live in my heart, I will never forget or stop loving you. I will always remember the sweet little boy who climbed into my lap each evening to watch “Star Trek”, you loved that show. You also loved to play with Lego’s, you had thousands of those little things, you still liked to put the kits together even after you grew up. I’m so proud of the man you became and I know you would have been a great father, you were always good with kids. I miss you every day, I miss talking to you each day when you were driving to work, that time was very special to me. Love you forever son.
Dad

June 08, 2015

The ceremony was so moving. Our prayers and thought are with you.
Lou, Donna, Adam, Jesse Papineau [RI]

June 01, 2015

Michael Posey will be missed. His sudden and shocking departure at the early age of 25 makes it hard especially for Jessica and his parents, Denise and Gary. I met Michael a number of times in RI and I especially remember when he was about 10 years old, his fascination with a laser light I had shown him that had many changing images projected in bright light. Mike was usually a very happy child but was exceedingly pleased that his mother allowed him to have it as a gift. He was so excited to be able to have control over this intense light. On these dark days of adjusting I think of Michael having a awesome time shining warm radiant lights down on his loved ones to let them know his spirit is still with them. He would want all to celebrate his accomplished life and remember his outstanding example and warm memories. Peace be with you.
Your Cousin from Rhode Island, Tom Messa

May 27, 2015

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your beautiful family, Jessica. I was so saddened to read the paper this morning. I have such fond memories of 3rd grade with you at GRI and your amazing family. Huge hugs to you. I am so sorry and saddened for your tragic loss.
Love and hugs,
Merideth Kelso

May 26, 2015

It was such a joy to know Mike for the short time that I did. He was truly a great friend to my husband and his life was a blessing to so many.
Sam Treas

May 25, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Mike’s family in this difficult time. May the peace of the Lord be with you all.
Lynetta & Steve Bove

Services: Saturday, June 06, 2015; 10:00 AM; CrossPoint Community Church; 700 S. Westgreen Blvd.; Katy, TX
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