Michael Lawrence Gabriel was born on February 14, 1956 to the Union of Leonard and Lorraine Gabriel at Crittenton Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. He attended Robichaud High School in Dearborn Heights, Michigan.
Michael accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of International Gospel Center in Ecorse, Michigan, under the leadership of Reverend Marvin Miles. He began his professional career at General Motors Corporation in Detroit, Michigan. Michael later began working for the City of Inkster.
He enjoyed the simple things in life, among them was his love for the outdoors, watching old movies on the television, Gospel music and eating barbecue. He had a kind and gentle demeanor and was always willing to help others in the neighborhood, doing things like cutting grass.
Michael made his transition on Sunday, November 18, 2018. Preceding him in death was his mother. Lorraine Gabriel.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his son Andrew, father, Leonard Gabriel, Sr.; siblings, Charlene Williams(Walter), Diane Gabriel, Linda Thomas(Leroy), Leonard Gabriel, Jr and Lois Eperson and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Previous Events Family & Friends Visitation NOV 26.
2:00 PM -
7:00 PM (ET) Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home-Westland 4670 S. Inkster Rd. Westland, MI 48186 mcclaryfh@yahoo.com https://www.chapelchimes.com/
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10:00 AM (ET) Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home-Westland 4670 S. Inkster Rd. Westland, MI 48186 mcclaryfh@yahoo.com https://www.chapelchimes.com/
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11:00 AM (ET) Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home-Westland 4670 S. Inkster Rd. Westland, MI 48186 mcclaryfh@yahoo.com https://www.chapelchimes.com/
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