Dennis Michael “Mike” Jarels, 73, of Big Island, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024. He was born in Roanoke, VA on May 1, 1951 a son of the late Dennis Jarels and Nellie Green Jarels. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jeremy Agee; sisters, Sandy Overstreet, Linda Jarels; and brother, Danny Jarels. He proudly served his country in the United States Marines. Mike loved fishing, mowing grass (or maybe just riding around on his mower) and having breakfast at H & H with all of his friends and playing pool. He enjoyed many family vacations fishing in Nags Head, hanging out with fellow veterans at the American Legion Post and taking trips to motorcycle rallies. He really loved to eat and never gained a pound. In his younger days he spent many nights drag racing down Overstreet stretch. If he blew the engine during those races, he would drag the car away, rebuild the motor and return the next night. Mike is survived by his wife, Sandy Angus Jarels; daughters, Dayna Miller (James), Kalenna Jarels; sons, Dennis Michael Jarels, Jr., Cory Agee; grandchildren, Koddie Staples (Paige), Brittany Peterson (Michael), Elisha Jarels, Dakota Jarels, Alayna Jarels, Briana Atwell, Darick Miller (Brittany), Jacob Miller, Lilly Agee, Nikolas Agee, Grayce Agee; brothers, Bobby Jarels, Rodney Jarels; sister, Ellen Coronado; six great-grandchildren; and his faithful and jealous canine companion, Roxy. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Timber Ridge Baptist Church with Rev. Ian Minielly and Pastor Phil Kelley officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Military honors will be provided by American Legion Post 16. Family will receive friends from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at Walnut Street Chapel, 1235 Walnut Street, Bedford. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360
