Evans, West Virginia
J. NMichael Gaunch
1943 — 2024
J. Michael Gaunch, 80 of Evans, passed on to his Heavenly reward, April 14, 2024 after a two month battle with Multiple Myeloma (Bone Marrow Cancer). Left to mourn his passing are his wife of 53 years, Pamela of Evans; his son and daughter-in-law, Michael Wayn "Mickey" and Lori Sue of Monroe, NC; and his brother and sister-in-law, Ed and Marilyn Gaunch of Charleston, WV. Mike's companion was his little dog, Orchis, whom he adored. Mike retired after many years working in the coal industry in purchasing and inventory control for Armco, Peabody Coal, and Eastern Associated Coal. After traveling for a few years as a consultant for warehousing for Peabody he retired for a second time. His...