Michael Eldreth

Michael Dale Eldreth, age 37, of Jefferson, NC died on Saturday, May 15, 2010. Mr. Eldreth was born on April 14, 1973 in Ashe County, NC to Robert Lee Eldreth and Karen Rupard Dillard. He enjoyed life and spending time with his children. His interests included fishing and carpentry work. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Michael Carter and Rev. Elliott Osowitt. Burial will follow in the Eldreth Cemetery in Lansing, NC. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.  Mr. Eldreth is survived by: Daughters - Savannah Eldreth and Chandler Eldreth, both of Lansing, NC; Mother and Stepfather - Karen Rupard Dillard and Walter Dillard of Jefferson, NC; Father and Stepmother - Robert Lee Eldreth and Doris Eldreth of West Jefferson, NC; Sister - Melissa Severt of Whitetop, VA; Maternal Grandmother - Norma Rupard of Jefferson, NC; Paternal Grandmother - Chessie Eldreth of Creston, NC; Niece - Breanna Severt of Jefferson, NC; also surviving are one grand-niece and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family respectfully requests no flowers please; memorials may be made to a fund for his daughters, c/o Karen Dillard, 120 Arthur Lane Access, Jefferson, NC 28640.  You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mr. Eldreth's arrangements.