Michael Habyan

Michael Andrew Habyan, 44, of Gadsden, Ala., died July 25, 2018.
A memorial service was to be 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Collier-Butler Funeral Home in Gadsden.
Visitation was to be from 10:30 a.m. until hour of services Sunday at the funeral home.
There was to be a celebration of life at Back Forty Brewery after the service.
In his early years, he attended St. James Catholic School and then was a graduate of George Washington High School in Danville, Va.
He loved woodworking, antiquing, picking and furniture restoration. He also loved Auburn football and sports of any kind. He was an assistant coach for Southside High School Panthers. He was also, a songwriter, guitarist and local folk artist.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, George “DanDan” and Johanna Habyan; grandmother, Lovaine Habyan; and grandparents, Mary Lou and Ronald E. Monk.
He is survived by his wife, Misty Habyan; sons, Baylor Habyan, Bennett “Bud” Habyan, Blake and Brock Habyan, Matthew Minton and Zachary Minton; granddaughter, Mia Minton; brother, Rick Habyan; sister-in-law, Kellie Habyan; and parents, Mary Margaret and Richard George Habyan.
He is also survived by special companions, his dog, Annie Habyan; cats, Blazer and Blackie Habyan; and special friends, Laura and Pat Pickle, Jamie Richie and Jason Foster.

Published 7.30.18