Michael “Skipp” Hussey Obituary in Lebanon at J.C. Hellum Funeral Home

Obituary For Michael “Skipp” Hussey

Mr. Michael (Skipp) Hussey passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021.

Michael David Hussey (Skipp) was born on August 9th,1947, in Brooklyn New York. He was the son of the late Osborne Lewis Hussey and the late Marguerita Ruth Mendez. After High School Michael attended a Technical School in Brooklyn New York to discover the basics of photography. During those years he served as a Page for the New York State Legislature providing documents to legislators during the process of making laws and regulations. Skipp enlisted in the United States Army on August 25, 1966, and was honorably discharged. In 1968 Skipp and Hattie Marie Law welcomed a handsome son who they named Michael David Law Jr. In 1990 a beautiful daughter was born to Skipp and Dorothy Knight who they named Carresa Monique Hussey. Skipp was also the proud grandfather of Sharonda and Morgan Law and the stepfather of Dorothy L Knight (Bam).

Skipp was employed by the New York City Transit Authority where he worked his way up from train conductor to flagman. Skipp retired from the New York City Transit Authority in 1999. Upon moving to Greensboro NC, he was employed by the United States Postal Service which he retired from in 2013. Skipp never wanted to remain idle, so he also held jobs at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University (A&T) and with the Greensboro Coliseum until he became ill.

Skipp was an dedicated photographer. He did weddings, baby pictures, family events and he also enjoyed extended periods of time in nature to catch God’s magnificent world on film.

Skipp was an avid traveler, traveling around the world. In the years of his life, he visited West Africa where he learned and remained in touch with his African roots. He made it to the mountain tops of Hawaii to capture marvelous views of the native land. And He also made the pilgrimage to The Holy Land in Israel to walk where Christ walked, making sure to make time to travel to Egypt so that he could see the ancient civilizations that his ancestors built.

Michael David (Skipp) was preceded in death by his siblings Adolphus Lewis, Richard Ignatius Harry, Raymond Paul Harry, son Michael David Law, and nephew Melvin Lewis. He leaves to celebrate his life, his daughter Carresa Monique Hussey, two granddaughters Sharonda Law, Morgan Law, one stepdaughter Dorothy L Knight (Bam), daughter in-law Lolita Law, sister Victoria White, and brother Stephen Hussey, a sister-in-law Doris Hussey, he leaves nieces & nephews: Grace Lewis, Binga Lewis, Petes Lewis, Bobop Lewis, Richard Anthony Harry, Denise Harry-Martin, Deborah Ferguson, Mark Jason, Raymond Sean Harry, Austin Harry, Willie White, Jerome White, Che White, Casmar Hussey, Jeremy Hussey, Shelia Mckoy White, Victoria A White, Shaquana Carney-Gordon, Courtney White, Isaiah White, Shareef White, Khaaliq White, Kaliyah White. He leaves his best friends Donald Waldon, Darryl Quick Sr, who will miss him greatly.

A Public Viewing will be held on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 from 4pm-6pm in the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home.

A celebration of his Life Service will be held on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 11:30 am in the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 11 am.

Burial will follow at the Salisbury National Cemetery, 501 Statesville Boulevard, Salisbury, NC 28144.

Service is entrusted to Perry J. Brown Funeral Home.

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First of all, I had absolutely no idea until today that Skipp had died. I decided to look up his obituary today. My husband, Art Wall, worked with him at the Bulk Mail Center. He was a good friend to both of us and I remember him helping us move into our new home in 2009. I have been calling now and then and even messaged Skipp on Facebook and sent him two Christmas cards ! Turns out Skipp actually died the same day as Art's funeral! So they died almost a week apart. We both loved Skipp and my wish is that he and Art are hanging around in Heaven together!

We worked together flagging nights @ NYC Transit. I have found memories working with Skip. May he RIP. Bill Zerillo. AKA baby Zee.

Praying God will continue strengthen the family. With sincere love and sympathy. James and Fannel White

I've met you late in my life but you always seemed like you would've been that "cool uncle skip" that would do anything for the family.... Especially the kids.
You will be missed dearly.

To the Hussey and White family You have my deepest sympathy My thoughts and prayers are with you. BarBara

God sent us this Angel in the form of Pop Skipp. He shared his love with us for this brief time to show us the power of his love. Rest in Power my Brother see you on the other side.

As I write this with a sad heart I try to dwell on the life you lived and the things you taught me along your journey. The first thing that comes to mind is me learning from you How to wear and knot a tie. You and all of my uncles had an Impeccable style of dress that you passed on to me and my Cousins. The suits,shoes and the colognes we use to wear trying to mimic you makes me smile. You taught us how to be honorable and respectful young Black men that learned to embrace our African ancestory with Pride. Your not gone but resting and live on in each and every one of us. Rest uncle Skipped until we meet again!

Condolences to the White and Hussey Family. May His Soul Rest in Peace . We Will Continue to Keep your Family in Prayer. C.C (Connie )

He was a very nice guy, a good man, a brother. The lord Jesus Christ commanded us to do unto others as we would like them to do unto us and he did that always. May his soul R.I.P Condolences to all concerned. From David Salaam Robertson on behalf of the Robertson family in the Isle of Spice, Grenada.

To the White and Hussey family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. REST iN PEACE MY FRIEND SKIPP❤️ Sheridena "Dena"

You will be missed uncle Skipp, I just wished I had gotten a chance to see you once again before your passing. Sleep in Peace, gone too soon 🙏🏾.

Condolences to the White and Hussey family. Rest in God's peace Skipp (with 2 Ps) You are gone but you will never be forgotten. Q

Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. A thought of comfort and condolences to the grieving families. Pellicier Blas family

My prayers and all my love is with you and the family. Keep watch over all of you for the memories of you will stay in our ❤

The Wells,Singleton and the Mckoy family,send our condolences to Carresa,the Husseys & the White Family. We will keep you all in our prayers, and we our here for our extended family.

Praying for The White and Hussey family.Rest in Peace Brother Michael

My prayers goes out to The White and Hussey, Rest in Peace brother

My thoughts and prayers are with the White and Hussey family. Rest in peace, brother. Pamela Neely

Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. I am sorry for your loss; Skip was part of my NDC family. Lillie McKeathen

Condolences to the White and Hussey family May his soul rest in God's eternal peace. Gon but not forgotten The Robertson family

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