Obituary of Michael Leroy Harrelson, Jr.
Michael Leroy Harrelson, Jr. lost his short battle with cancer Thursday, August 20, 2020 early in the morning at his home in Bonneau Beach, SC.
Michael was born in April of 1978, attended Stratford High School and would’ve celebrated his 20th anniversary with the South Carolina State Ports Authority this Fall. He was so proud to be a part of a true family and became brothers and sisters with his co-workers over the years. He was dedicated to his hard work and goals to retire with his family beside him on Lake Moultrie where he once was a volunteer fire fighter. Michael loved being in a golf cart, on the water, fixing cars with his dad, riding motorcycles, a good political debate, family time with his wife and children, and bonfires with friends. He rarely sat still for long.
Michael was predeceased by his mother, Arlene Coville Smith (North Charleston, SC). He has left behind his father and best friend Michael L. Harrelson, Sr (Bonneau, SC), his mother by marriage Joanne M. Harrelson (Bonneau, SC), father by marriage, Paul E. Smith (North Charleston, SC), sister, Dawn Munro (Richard Blatter), nephew, Cody Munro and 2 nieces Deanna Munro and Mason Blatter (all of Walterboro, SC) his sister by marriage Viva Johnson (Mt. Pleasant, SC) and brother by marriage Thomas Johnson, Jr. (Columbia, SC). Michael gained a brother through marriage, John (Kelly) Radcliff, niece, Lauren Radcliff and 2 nephews, Zachary and Michael Radcliff (St. Stephens, SC). Michael had two sons that adored and admired him, Cooper Harrelson and Aiken Harrelson. Michael had the good fortune to find the love of his life and true soulmate, Alberta Harrelson (Bonneau, SC), who loved him beautifully and was his rock through health and sickness. Michael gained a daughter, Maegan Abernathy (Cross, SC).
His family will be celebrating the life of Michael L. Harrelson, Jr. at Russellville Christian Church on Sunday, August 30th, at 3:00 P.M. En Lieu of flowers, donations to the Michael's wife and children may be made to Navy Federal Credit Union to "In Memorium of Michael Harreslon" or in his honor to Russellville Christian Church at 1681 Highway 35, St. Stephen, SC 29479.
Donations in memory of Michael to help with family expenses can be made to: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3083032181342208492
