Obituaries

By Staff Reports Published

10:16 am Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Michael “Mike” Dewayne Romans

April 08, 2015

Michael “Mike” Dewayne Romans, age 53, Leighton, passed away on Wednesday, April 08, 2015.

He is survived by his son, Matt Romans and Candace Ballanger; daughter, Kimberly Waldrep and husband, Lance; grandchildren, Savannah Leighann Romans, Autumn Inez Pounders, Lilly LaShay Brewer, Dakota Vaughn, Kadence Vaughn, Daniel Waldrep, Riley Holt; brothers, Jimmy Romans and wife, Sandra, Wesley Romans and wife, Eva, Edward Romans and wife, Brenda; sisters, Peggy McCoy and husband, Mike, Barbara Jane Slocum and husband, Don, Ramona Myers; and a host of nieces & nephews.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, John Howard Romans, Inez Williams Romans; and brothers, Howard Romans, Nicky Romans.

A graveside service was held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 09, 2015 at Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Spring Valley.

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