Michael C. “Mike” McWatt, 54, of Front Royal, Virginia was taken home suddenly on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 2 PM at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 West Main Street, Front Royal with Pastor Reed Ricardi officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Michael was born on April 11,1969 to the union of Orrin and Sharon McWatt in New York City. Mike and his mother moved to Richmond, Virginia where he attended school before moving to Charles City, Virginia. Later in life he moved back to New York where he met Jeannie Lopez. Later his job ended up bringing him back to Virginia where he settled in Front Royal working for InterBake until the Lord called him home. Mike loved playing jokes on most everyone, working on cars and playing music. Music equipment was burned deep into his soul. He had more speakers, amps, etc. than the average recording studio. He loved all kinds of electronics and had more gadgets than Inspector Gadget.
Michael is survived by his mother, Sharon M. Bowman (Gary); three daughters Amanda McWatt, Natalie McWatt and Serena Glascock; brother, Garon Bowman (Alicha); a brother of the heart, Leon Bell; a former wife and mother of Amanda and Natalie, Jeannie Lopez – Smith that remained a friend; Serena’s mother and friend, Agnes M. Glascock; nephew, Hayden Bowman; two special cousins, Rhonda and Dayna Smith and many other devoted cousins and friends. His laugh and childish attics will be greatly missed. Mike, we probably didn’t tell you enough, but we truly loved you and will miss you each day of our lives.
Mike you will be missed by so many ,, RIPmay God Bless,your x coworker at Interbake
Michael you will be greatly missed. I wanted to say you were definitely one of a kind. I want to thank you for always being there for your baby daughter peanut. Lord knows she worshipped the ground you walked on, as you did her. Thank you for always being there for my momma, mawmaw has you called her. I’m sure my sissy was at the gate waiting for you to give you a hard time as she always did. You’re the truth meaning of a father. . Keep watching over your girls and everyone else that loves you.
Rest in Peace My friend. You brought so much joy and laughter to us all. You will be greatly missed.
Mike I will miss you as a friend and as a co-worker. I hope your soul rests in peace and you will be missed.
My deepest condolences for my cousin Michael and
My heart is sad you left so soon. There was a time I loved you with all my heart as your wife. We had so much fun. We laughed a lot, went out to our roller skating club in NY, to see the Knicks at Madison Square Garden, to Rockaway Beach, countless Subway rides in NY, eat out, and my favorite- to visit your wonderful parents Sharon and Gary. We enjoyed several Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays together as a family. Thank you for giving me 2 amazing daughters. I know you were proud of them. I remember how scared you were to be a father but when Amanda was born you called her your “Pookie”. And even after I taught her to sleep in her own bed, when you got home from work she ended up between us in our bed lol. Then, Natalie was born and you would get home from work and take her out her crib and sit on the couch with her while you played music and ate. You called Nat “Shnook”. I have seen you laugh and cry. Today, you have seen us laugh and cry. We laugh because you were so funny. We cry because you were so loved. Thank you for being real. Thank you for always telling our daughters that you always loved their mommy. Thank you for loving Serena “Peanut” ever since you saw her. I know you were proud of her too. You will be missed.
We send our deepest condolences to the family. Michael will be missed!
Mike you were that crazy guy at Interbake that took 30 minutes or long for break. You always did as you pleased. Hope they put your toolbelt with you. You will be greatly missed.
My deepest condolences to all that loved my cousin Michael. My heart goes out especially to his precious daughters and my aunt Sharon. Michael is one of the first people I remember growing up. We spent almost every summer together in NY visiting our grandparents in Manhattan. Michael is one of a kind super funny and was very passionate about his boom boxes, records and stereo equipment from a very young age. My childhood memories run deep with Michael, full of laughs and crazy times, and I am so happy to see how much he was truly loved and adored by all. He will be missed tremendously. Keep his spirit alive. RIP cousin. Love you.
Love and condolences from the Carter Family. May love of God, family, & friends comfort you during celebrate of life for you son Mike.
Mike
my heart is heavy. I will miss you. all the expressions on your face when I walk by and say how your doing Mike.
Rest in peace my friend.
Michael you truly was one of a kind, how I enjoyed working with you for many years and the smiles you gave . You will be missed greatly. Rest in peace.
Condolence to Michael’s family.