Harold “John” Michaletz, II

ROCKY MOUNT - Harold "John" Michaletz, II, age 59, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022. He was born in Cumberland County, NC on January 29, 1963. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Marie Lewis Michaletz; his sister, Kimberly Renee' Michaletz; and his grandparents. John was born in Fort Bragg, NC. This is where he started his so-called "military career", as a "military brat". He graduated high school in Fort Sam, Houston, TX and he basically called Texas his home state. John was very active in playing little league baseball and football. Football was his favorite, as he kept his mother wondering what his crazy number was when he played football. John was interested in going to college, but his father was scheduled to go overseas to Germany. They decided to retire from the military and moved to Rocky Mount. College was out because John loved to enjoy himself, as college was secondary. John enjoyed people, and always with the help from sister, Kim, they would be prepared to play a prank on someone. He loved elderly people and he would give you his last dollar, insuring you were included in the activity. John was employed at Nash UNC Health Care basically all of his adult life. He had some periods of time working at other facilities, but basically always employed by UNC Hospital Systems. John enjoyed singing in the church chorus and in local theatrical productions. He was basically a "people" person who enjoyed whatever he did. John was also an "electronics guy", good utilizing and set-up of computers and systems. He was always having to get his parents' electronic problems back in proper order. John is survived by his father, Harold "Mike" Michaletz; his aunts and uncles, Jimmie Lewis (Eppie), Nancy Pridgen, Gene Lewis, John Lewis (Becky), Ray Lewis (Ida), Leland Michaletz (Justine); a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, special friends throughout the military community; and special friend, Jennifer. A Funeral Service to celebrate John's life will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church, 200 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Pastor Luke Lunceford and Rev. Bill Grisham officiating. Burial will follow the service at Pineview Cemetery. A visitation will be from 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in First Baptist Church Family Ministry Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in John's memory to First Baptist Church, 200 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or to your favorite charity. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation First Baptist Church Family Ministry Center 200 S. Church Street Rocky Mount , NC 27804 Saturday 8/6, 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm A visitation will be from 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in First Baptist Church Family Ministry Center. Service First Baptist Church (Rocky Mount) 200 S. Church Street Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-446-9113 --> | Saturday 8/6, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm A Funeral Service to celebrate John's life will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church, 200 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Pastor Luke Lunceford and Rev. Bill Grisham officiating. Cemetery Pineview Cemetery 761 N. Raleigh Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Saturday 8/6, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Burial will follow the service at Pineview Cemetery.