Melbourne

Michael Eugene Whitehurst, born on October 26, 1949, died suddenly at home, on April 17, 2013 of natural causes. He grew up in Eau Gallie and graduated from Eau Gallie High School, in 1967. In his younger days, he was on the Melbourne Police force before going to work at KSC for McDonnel Douglas. He also worked in Houston, TX during the oil boom, as a machinist. For the latter part of his life he was a Support Engineer and was employed at Dictaphone/Nuance. His closest survivors include his mother, Virginia Supernaugh; 2 younger brothers, Marshal Scott and Larry Whitehurst; his 2 beloved dogs, Niki and Molly; and 8 grand and great-grand nephews and nieces. Michael was a born again Christian and loved the Lord. His wishes were to be cremated, with no services. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Michael's memory to: South Animal Care Center, at 1500 W. Eau Gallie Blvd, Melbourne, FL, 32935.