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Michael Theodore Laber

1943 - 2022

BORN

1943

DIED

2022

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J. Henry Stuhr Northwoods Chapel

2180 Greenridge Rd

North Charleston, South Carolina

Michael Laber Obituary

Michael Theodore Laber, USAF (Ret.) MONCKS CORNER - Michael Theodore Laber "Mike", USAF (Ret.), 79, of Moncks Corner, South Carolina, joined his Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 16, 2022. His memorial services will be private. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Mike was born February 7, 1943 in Ironton, Ohio, son of the late Earl Laber and Ruth McDaniels. After the passing of his loving mother of 4 children, at 2 years of age, he was raised by his Aunt Josephine O'Neill. He attended St. Joe's Catholic School in Ironton, Ohio. Mike then faithfully served 52 years of military service, joining the United States Marine Corp, the United States Air Force and ultimately retiring from a career of Civil Service at Charleston Air Force Base. Mike is survived by his 2 daughters, Kim (Harold) Johnson of Pinopolis, SC and Michele (Clay) Cumbee of Goose Creek, SC and a step-daughter, Jackie Gilbert. Lovingly known as PaPa, Mike has 4 grandchildren, Brandon Cumbee, Cassie (Ramon) Tucker, Ellie and Jake Johnson, 2 step-granddaughters, Monica and Melissa Gilbert, 2 great- grandsons, Rhett and Remington Tucker. He is also survived by his sister, Pat (John) Compliment of Coal Grove, Ohio and many nephews and nieces. Mike was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Sandra Lee Chinn, and Barbara Ann Pixie. 2 siblings, Karen L. Sherman, and Ronald J. Laber. Make a donation to Wounded Warriors Family Support in Memory of Michael "Mike" Theodore Laber in lieu of flowers. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Apr. 21 to Apr. 22, 2022.

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John Michael (Mickey) Akers

April 25, 2022

Thoughts and Prayers for my classmate (St. Joe, 1961) and his family.

Richard and Jackie Keene

April 22, 2022

We are sure going to miss you but Rest In Peace our friend

Randy & Donna Tucker

April 21, 2022

Rest in peace Mike. We miss you already. May God bless you and keep you close in Heaven.

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