Michael Margison

RINGGOLD — Michael Ray Margison, 66, passed away Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019. He had lived most of his life in Lexington, Ky., and the past 13 years in the East Ridge and North Georgia area.

Michael was a U.S. Navy veteran having served in Vietnam. His career was in Law Enforcement. Michael worked as a Police officer in Lexington, Ky., and Bristol, R.I. He also worked with the Secret Service having protected President Ford and President Carter.

Michael was accepted in the U.S. Marshall Service just before he was injured by a gunshot wound to the head disabling him for 37 years. The doctors said he would never be able to walk again.

Michael’s determination allowed him to overcome the doctor’s prognosis and he learned to walk and was able to drive. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and he was always eager to talk of his Law Enforcement career and encouraging others to pursue their interest in Law Enforcement. Michael loved his family, cars, trains, and keeping up with current events.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin Margison and Lorraine Stevens; and sister, Judy Ann Griffin.

Survivors include his wife, Belinda Margison; brother, Henry Margison; sisters, Betty Ann Threadgill and Mildred Henderson; stepson, Colby (Shauna) West; step-daughter, Sunnie Tiffin; granddaughter, Danielle West; and several nieces and nephews.

Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com

A Gathering of Friends will be on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, from 3 to 7 p.m.

Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.