Michael “Mike” Coite Deal, father, husband, brother, Cabinet Man, and a true servant of the Lord, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 29, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., from complications of a glioblastoma brain tumor.

He was born May 28, 1958, to the late Coite Oscar Deal and Olean Harris Deal. Mike was a 1976 graduate of West Iredell High School. He went to work in the family business, Cabinet Makers, and began learning the wood working trade. Mike was employed most recently by 49er Concepts in Statesville.

Left to cherish Mike’s memory is his wife of 38 years, Paulette Adams Deal, whom he married on May 4, 1985. He is survived by his children, Brad Deal (Brooks), Amy Deal Shoobridge (James), and Wesley Deal (Ashley Moore). His siblings include Shelby Bustle (Rick), Jane Kale, Terri Jenkins, Mark Deal (Lori), and Bobby Deal (Shauna). He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins who care about him.

Mike spent his entire career making and installing custom made cabinets. He was an avid basketball player, and played with many groups at many locations over the years. He played his last game on November 28, 2022, two weeks before he was diagnosed with a glioblastoma. Mike spent much of his time coaching his children in basketball and baseball in the SIYAA association. He was a member of Front Street Baptist Church, where he was an active member of the Friendship in Christ Sunday School Class.

The family will greet friends on Friday evening, June 2, 2023, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Troutman Funeral Home. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Oakwood Cemetery in Statesville, Jeff Stephens and Todd Rhyne will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider making a donation to the Gordon Hospice House, 2341 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625 or Glioblastoma Foundation, P.O. Box 62066, Durham, NC 27715.

Troutman Funeral Home is serving the family.