Michael Lee Tabor

Michael Lee Tabor, 47, of P.O. Box 154 (Shinbrier Mountain) Bramwell, West Virginia passed away on Monday, March 08, 2010 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. Michael was born on February 26, 1963 in Bluefield to Betty Sublett Tabor and the late Franklin G. Tabor. He was a former welder and a member of the National Guard. He played basketball at Bramwell High School and was a former basketball coach at Bluewell Elementary and Bluefield Recreation Center. He enjoyed archery hunting and was the 1991 WV State 3-D Archery Tournament Champion. Michael was an avid gardener and lived his life to the fullest. He will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Left to cherish his memories: His Mother: Betty Sublett Tabor of Bluefield, West Virginia Wife: Tammy Gregory Tabor of the Home Two Sons: Nicholas Tabor of Matoaka, West Virginia Derek Tabor of Matoaka, West Virginia Step-Children: Tara Sparks and husband Matthew of Ft. Carson, Colorado Michael Roaten of Bluefield, West Virginia Ex-wife and mother of his children: Patricia Wimmer of Matoaka, West Virginia Two Brothers: Wayne Tabor of Bluefield, West Virginia David Tabor of Bluefield, West Virginia Three Sisters: Terri Neely and husband Danny of Bluefield, Virginia Leslie Brooks and husband James of Bluefield, West Virginia Karen Moore and husband Tom of Winston-Salem, North Carolina Granddaughter: Natalaya Tabor Two Step-Grandchildren: Alissa Sparks and Hannah Sparks Funeral service will be held on Friday, March 12, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, West Virginia with the Rev. James Mooney officiating the service. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, West Virginia. The West Virginia honor guard conducting Military graveside services. Friends and family may call at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, West Virginia on Thursday, March 11, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to the Tabor family at www.cravens-shires.com Cravens-Shires Funeral Home is serving the Tabor family