It is with great sadness we share that Engineer Michael “Fat Daddy” Spath
passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, in Lexington, Kentucky at 77 years of age.
He spent 35 years in the fire service and was a former president of Charlotte Firefighters’ Union Local 660.

He is survived by his wife, Sue; his children, Teryl Greist Wylie (Tom) and Retired Captain Brent Spath (Dina);
four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Monday, November 2, 2026
from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. followed by a service at 11:30 at
Milward Funeral Directors
391 Southland Drive
Lexington, KY 40503

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his name to Call Her Holy
at www.callherholy.com/donate, noted “for Fat Daddy,” so the gospel keeps getting shared.

Please keep the Spath Family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.