Michael D. Query
February 2, 2017
Date of Service: February 5, 2017
Interment Location: Crown Section
Michael Denman Query, 73, Johnson City, passed away peacefully at the home of his sister on Thursday, February 2, 2017, after a courageous battle with COPD, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and lung cancer. Mike grew up in Elizabethton, TN, and was the son of the late Francis Denman and Reba Ruth Wood Query. He was a 1961 graduate of Elizabethton High School. Following high school he worked with his father in the construction business and learned the skills of a master carpenter from working side by side with his dad. He served in the United States Navy on the U.S.S. Renshaw in the South China Sea during the Vietnam War. Following his service he attended East Tennessee State University where he received a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and History. After finishing college Mike began his career at Power Tool Company as the Warehouse and Shipping Manager. He retired after a successful 30 years of service. Mike enjoyed being on the water, and after retirement he was a first mate on the Haleyanna sailing from Maryland to Florida. He is survived by his sister, Nancy K. Carter, Johnson City; and nephews, Clinton C. Carter and his children, Brannen Kay Carter and Smith Pierson Carter, of Montgomery, AL., and Casey C. Carter and his wife, Holly, of Nashville, TN. The family wishes to thank Dr. Krishnan, Kim Pratt Arrwood, ANP, and the nurses and staff at The Regional Cancer Center, Johnson City for their dedication and loving care during Mike’s illness.A Celebration of Life service for Michael Denman Query will be conducted at 1:00 PM, Sunday, February 5, 2017, in the Sunset Room of Tetrick Funeral Services, Johnson City. The Committal and Interment service will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park, Elizabethton, with Reverend Paul Helphinstine officiating. Pallbearers will be Fred Whitson, Wayne Whitson, Todd Bohon, Ed Walls, Chris Goins and Parker Bohon. Honorary Pallbearers are Ken Moss, Lew Holley and Fred Ford. The family will greet friends and share memories at Tetrick Funeral Services on Sunday, February 5, 2017, from 12:00 PM until the service hour. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be sent to the American Cancer Society, 871 N Weisgarber Rd, Knoxville, TN 37909 >, (865) 584-1669, www.cancer.org or to Covenant Presbyterian Church, 603 Sunset Drive, Johnson City, TN 37604, (423) 282-5324, www.cpcjc.org . Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral and Cremation Services, 3001 Peoples Street, Johnson City, TN 37604 (423-610-7171) is honored to serve the Query family.
