Mikey Henritze’s Memorial Fund

Michael “Mikey” Henritze was unexpectedly taken from our lives on 01/07/25. The circumstances surrounding his death are anything but ideal, and we never planned to have to lay him to rest at such an early point in his life.

His three children are underage and shouldn’t bear the weight of costs for their father's memorial services. As a close family member, I’d like to ask for any sort of donation you’re able to provide, no matter how big or small. Anything to help us and his family give him the proper memorial service would be greatly appreciated.

This page will be updated as we know more about dates to come. Thank you.

Michael “Mikey” Ray Henritze Jr., 35, passed away on January 7, 2025. Born on April 29, 1989 in Roanoke, Virginia. Mikey took pride in his lawn care business and was an avid collector of many things, a beloved son, father, and brother.

Preceded in death are his grandparents, Robert and Joyce Henritze and Thomas and Kathryn Cannaday.

Mikey leaves behind three beautiful children, Braedyn Markus Ray Henritze, Raegan Nicole Henritze, and Asher Collins Henritze.

Surviving in addition to his children are his mother, Michelle Henritze; his father, Michael Henritze Sr.; brother, Tommy Henritze (Stephanie), sister, Tess Henritze; nephew, Hunter Henritze; niece, Serenity Henritze; Godfather, Frankie Moore; special friends, Walt “Ebony” Grogan, Leslie Turner (Cam), and Katie Collins, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Mikey’s family will receive friends on Monday, January 13, 2025, from 5 - 7 p.m. and Tuesday, January 14, 2025, from 10 - 11 a.m. followed by a funeral service beginning 11 a.m. at Valley Funeral Home (1609 Peters Creek Rd. Roanoke, VA 24017). There will be a repass held for close family and friends following the funeral service, location will be announced after services.

In lieu of flowers please make contributions to Donate.Shatterproof.org. A national nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the addiction treatment system in the U.S.

Anyone who would like to send flowers and/or cards, please have the delivery made on Monday, January 13, 2025, to Valley Funeral Home.