Michael William Chaffin, 52, of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday May 23, 2015. Born July 31, 1962 in the town of Dakota, West Virginia, he was the son of Thelma Phillips of Oak Hill, WV. Mike, Paw Paw Cow as he was known by his grandchildren, enjoyed getting together with the family, fishing, hunting, and any activity that allowed him to be outdoors. He was a member of the Salem Road Freewill Baptist Church. Mike was preceded in death by his grandparents Charles and Elizabeth Chaffin. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Tina Chaffin, mother, Thelma Phillips, children Michael William Chaffin Jr., Jeffrey Ron Chaffin “Elizabeth,” Michael Shane Craigo “Ashley,” Sarah Faye Keeney “Brian,” Charles William Chaffin II “Kayla,” his sister Deborah Ervin, and 17 grandchildren. Services to celebrate the life of Mike will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday May 27, 2015 at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley, with Pastor Mike Kees officiating. Following the service Mike will be laid to rest at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
