Robert Michael Alley

Robert Michael “Mickey” Alley, age 57, of 185 Airy Street, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. Born on December 6, 1955 in Mercer County, he was a son of the late William “Richard” Alley, Sr. and Marie Flora Shumate Alley. He had been a resident of Brushfork for 24 years and was the owner of Fat Cat Racing and formerly worked for McDowell County Board of Education, Swope Construction, T&N Electric in Brushfork and the Bluefield WV Rescue Squad. Survivors include: Wife: Janet Owrey Alley of the home 3 daughters: Jennifer and James Hurt of Brushfork, WV Meghan Alley Brushfork Elizabeth Alley of Princeton 3 grandchildren: Baylee Alley, Hannah Poe, and David Hurt Brother: William Richard Alley and Susan of Coalwood Sisters: Rita Wernke and Paul of Hermantown, MN Cathy Mitchem and Greg of Elkhorn Special friend: Pat Castle of Princeton A host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, January 22, 2013 at 1:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Rev. James Milam officiating. In keeping with Mickey’s wishes, cremation will follow services. Friends may call on Tuesday from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, 3431 Coal Heritage Road (Bluewell), Bluefield, WV 24701 is serving the family.