Michael Louis Angel

1956 - 2011

Michael Louis Angel obituary, 1956-2011, Killeen, TX

BORN

1956

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home - Killeen

1615 South Fort Hood Road

Killeen, Texas

Michael Angel Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 8, 2011.

Funeral services for Michael L. Angel, 55, of Killeen, will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Calvary Baptist Church. Rev. Travis Sullivan will officiate. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery. A time of visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home.

Mr. Angel passed away Sunday evening in a Temple Hospital.

Michael Louis Angel was born February 8, 1956 in Kennedy Township, Pennsylvania to Louis and Cherrie (Hartman) Angel.

He served in the United States Marines from 1973 to 1979. He attended University of Mary Hardin Baylor and Texas A&M University graduating with a Master of Science degree. Mr. Angel worked as a Bio Chemist for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Michael was preceded in death by his father, Louis Angel in 1987.

He is survived by his mother, Cherrie Angel of Killeen; a brother, Harold Angel and his wife, Red, of Tyler; two sisters, Cheryl Cooley, and Linda Angel and her husband, Stephen, all of Killeen; and ten nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church in Killeen or to Twin City Missions in Bryan, Texas.

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Arrangements under the direction of Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, Killeen, TX.

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July 11, 2012

harold Angel

I miss you brother. Do the Happy Dance with John till I get there

August 11, 2011

James Cooley

Uncle Mike will always be in my heart and on my mind. My favorite moments with Uncle Mike were on Sunday afternoons that I spent at my grandmother's house after church. Laying on the carpet in front of her console TV watching Bob Ross paint his "happy trees". Changing channels back and forth between that and a show about the different types of fighter planes that have had an impact on wars. Those were some of my favorite times as a kid. Lying on my stomach next to Uncle Mike and asking him question after question, and he would answer every single one. For the longest time I wanted to fly in the Air Force because I wanted to be able to talk planes and impress him.

August 11, 2011

Mike's Sisters & Brother

Michael's Life
as told by his sisters and brother

When we were kids, we did everything together. Dad called us his little wild Indians. When we walked anywhere Cheryl and Michael would walk in front of Mom holding hands, and Mom would walk behind them holding Linda's and Harold's hands.

When we played, Mike was always the leader. Everyone who knows him will not be surprised to hear that he planned exactly what we would do, who would be what, and when it was time to change games. He even made up games. Our favorite was "run away kids". We ran away by spaceship from our wicked step-mother. We used to drive our mother crazy with that one. Of course, Michael was the pilot and Cheryl was the navigator. The little kids were just along for the ride, but there was always an adventure and Mike was always the hero that saved us.

Christmas was our favorite time of year. It still is for all of us. Maybe it is because no matter what, no matter where Dad was, he came home for Christmas. So for Christmas we have special stories and memories. For example, Michael also led the way for "Operation Midnight". This involved months of planning every year to get ready for Christmas. Looking back, we're not sure what the planning was about since the basic concept never changed. Mike waited until the parents went to sleep on Christmas Eve, then he woke up the rest of us so we could look at the presents under the tree. His rules were strict - you had to stay about 5 feet away from the tree and you couldn't touch anything. After we looked for what seemed like an hour, we'd throw Harold into Dad and Mom's room to wake them up - hey, he was little back then and Mike figured he was still cute enough that they wouldn't kill him.

A couple of the things about Mike really stood out. First, he had a dry sense of humor and wicked since of justice. Harold has the best story demonstrating just how ingenious Michael could be. Harold got in to Mike's collectable comics - one his prize possessions. Michael took the mouthpiece from Harold's brand-new trombone and filled it from top to bottom with peanut butter mixed with cayenne pepper. He put it back in the case and didn't say a word when Harold headed out to school the next day trombone in hand. This story is particularly ironic considering the fact that Michael ended up giving Harold all of his comics before he passed away.

Mike had a strong sense of self his entire life. This became clear when he was a baby and bit the puppy back when the puppy bit him. He never missed a day of school, refused to charge his lunch the day he forget his lunch money, and never, never let anybody pick on his family.

Just to be clear, he wasn't always tough; he had a soft side too. He secretly fed stray cats and was known to get attached to children even though he would call them rug rats, ankle biters, or curtain climbers. He used to say Linda's daughter Cheri didn't talk because she didn't have anything that anyone else deserved to hear.

When he joined the Marines at 17 years old, he got his first chance to be a "Lonely child". It was something we had heard our whole lives. He'd get fed up with us and announce, "I wish I were a lonely child" - it was his favorite response when we came to him for entertainment ideas or solutions to our problems. He was our leader - who else could we go to? He didn't really get away though, when he was a marine they made him a "duty daddy" and he got to be the leader for the whole barracks full of jar heads. He came home after 6 years. Big brother for 3 siblings was enough for him.

After Dad passed away in 1987, Mike stepped up and took responsibility leading the family. He made sure Mom had what she needed and we stayed "in-line". Nobody ever had to worry that they wouldn't have help from Mike if they asked. Mike never said no - but sometimes we had to listen to a lecture before he rescued us from our own bad decisions.

Like we've said, Mike is our leader. He led the way our whole life, and now he's leading the way again. We know he's in Heaven. We know he's with our Heavenly Father and we know he's with our Dad. Mostly we know that in the blink of an eye, we'll all be up there with him. But for a short time, he's a lonely child, and we're all lonely here without him.

August 11, 2011

Joel Klumpp

I worked with Mike and was always impressed with his expertise and friendliness. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

August 11, 2011

You are in my thoughts and prayers.
We will miss Mike; he touched so many of our lives.
What I am feeling right now is hard to put into words.
May the Almighty God fine a place in his kingdom for his soul.
May the Almighty God console the Angle family for the irrepairable loss.
I worked with Mike for six years and he always has answers for my questions.

Josephs Anudokem, Sr., Temple, Texas

August 10, 2011

The Griffet's

Thank you Lord for letting one of your angels bless our family for so many years. Mike was a true friend through thick and thin. He was never short on wity comebacks and jokes. Mike you will be missed tremendously. Our love and prayers go out to the Angel family for this great loss. Mike was truly one in a million.

August 10, 2011

Robby Ozment

My prayers are with Michael's family. I worked with Mike for several years and enjoyed his company. I will always remember that any time I was selling popcorn or cookies for my kids and Mike heard that it benefited the Cub Scouts or Girl Scouts, he would come to buy something. He wouldn't even know what he was going to buy, just that he was going to buy something.
We had a couple of things in common. We enjoyed a friendly competition of who's car got the best gas mileage. He loved that his CRX beat my Civic every time. We also enjoyed a good wisecrack. I hope I made him smile as much as he made me.

August 10, 2011

Tim Blackmon

My prayers and condolences to the family for your loss. I enjoyed working with Mike and we will miss his sense of humor at the office.

August 10, 2011

Polly Porter

Mike was friendly and helpful, but seemed annoyed if I said he was nice. Because he preferred a more ornery image, I started calling him our resident curmudgeon. I knew full well that was not accurate, but it appeared to please him. To me, that constant smile seemed more of a mischievous grin barely holding back the next wisecrack! His laugh was genuine and heartfelt. I enjoyed visiting with him about cooking (some of us were privileged to be taste-testers) and music (he preferred the oldies). He gave honest and straight answers, and he was so very smart and quite good at his job. Mangel, as some of his colleagues referred to him, provided a splash of character to our organization. He will be dearly missed.

To those of you who loved him as only family can, you have my deepest sympathies.

August 10, 2011

Priscilla Symank

I will miss Michael. He was always a good listener and kind person. His sense of humor and witty remarks would make you smile. He will be missed. My prayers go out to his family and friends.

August 10, 2011

Glinda Baker

My heart goes out to Michael’s family during this difficult time. Working with Michael was a pleasure. I always had questions and he always had an answer. He will be missed.

August 10, 2011

David Mann

It was truely an honor and a priviledge to know and work with Mike. He always had something good to say. I am a better person for knowing him. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

August 10, 2011

Heather Feldman

On behalf of the Region 10 Beaumont TCEQ office, our thoughts and prayers are with family and friends during this difficult time.

August 10, 2011

Carrie Will

Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. I was a coworker of Mike's a couple of years ago. He was a kind man and always available to help whenever asked.

August 10, 2011

Matthew Vaughn

I can still hear Mike's laugh down the hall. The office hasn't been the same without him. Mike was a great guy and you could always count on him. We will all miss him.

August 9, 2011

Cheryl Cooley

Mike, my brother, you made life an adventure and a pleasure.There will be a mighty hole in me now that won't be filled until we are together again. Thank God for heaven. Can't wait to see you again

August 9, 2011

Katherine Devlin

Michael, my cousin. I see that his friends refer to him as Mike, but I will always think of him as Michael. The last time I was in his company was back in the early 70's. A family get-together was going on and I seemed to be always drawn to him because in the midst of the chaos, even then he seemed to stand out from the others. He was quiet, but I certainly felt his presence in the room. To find out what kind of man he became, that doesn't surprise me at all. A really good man, a devoted son, a loving brother, and a great cousin!

Posted by Katherine Devlin

August 9, 2011

Gary Goldman

I always enjoyed talking with Mike, he had a very unique perspective on things and did not let much bother him or if he did he never let on. Mike was always smiling. I would have liked to have known him better, but am truly thankful for the time I did. Mike was a cool dude.

August 9, 2011

Jeff Kunze

I always looked forward to seeing Mike at the office or while working in the field. He always had a constant smile and a witty comment that always made me look at things from a different perspective. I will miss him greatly. I offer my heartfelt sympathy and prayers for his friends and family.

August 9, 2011

Kristie Shackelford

Mike was like the Bill Nye of the office, full of fun science facts and with a great sense of humor. I’ll miss the fruits of his excellent baking skills – which was a yummy off-shoot of the chemistry side of him. I was proud to consider him a friend; he will be missed. My warmest condolences to his family and friends.

August 9, 2011

Donna Chumney

Our hearts are heavy with sadness for the loss of Michael on this earth, but we rejoice in knowing he is in heaven. He always, even when very ill, had a sense of humor that helped us cope. He was so brave!
What wonderful memories!! Having known Michael for many years, I will cherish our very special friendship forever. My deepest sympathy, prayers, and love are with the family.

August 9, 2011

Edward Riggs

I was privileged to work with Mike, and will never forget his sense of humor. He was always working hard, but was never too busy for a friendly chat, or to answer a chemistry question. His family is in my thoughts and prayers.

August 9, 2011

Anna Dunbar

I will miss Mike in the office in many ways. His wit, his dedication, his chemistry knowledge, his outlook on life and most of all his smiling face. I will think of him every time I make coffee or see a homemade cake. He was a joy to be around and will be missed. I am keeping his family in my prayers.

August 9, 2011

Kristy Wolter

You could always count on Mike to have a dry and very well-timed, witty remark. Working with him was a pleasure, and he made us smile all the time. Just imagine all the wisecracks in heaven. May his friends and family find comfort during this difficult time.

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