Michael Row

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

Michael John Row 74, of Pittsburg, KS died 8:17pm Saturday March 16, 2024 at his home following an illness.

Michael was born September 2, 1949 in Pittsburg, KS the son of James A. and Margaret A. (Ryan) Row. He was a lifelong resident of Pittsburg and graduated from Pittsburg High School; he later earned an Art Degree from Pittsburg State University. Michael also was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. 

On February 19, 1972 Michael married Joyce M. Miller in Kansas City, KS; she preceded him in death on December 28, 2021. 

Michael worked as a carpenter most all his life; he built cabinets, homes and in his free time he enjoyed painting. He worked for Pittsburg State University in housing and in his younger years McNally’s Corporation in Pittsburg. Michael was a Christian in Faith; he loved his family, his grandkids, woodworking and brewing beer at his home.

Survivors include his children Kim Wilson and husband Jeff of Melissa, TX and Cathy Newby and husband Rob of Ft. Worth, TX; brother Mark Row and wife Zetta Varns of Pittsburg, KS; grandchildren Kaitlin Martin and husband John of Joplin, MO, Darian Wilson of Webb City, MO, Nathan Newby of Kansas City, KS and Alexis Newby of Ft. Worth, TX and one great-grandson Hank Martin.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, wife and brother James Row.

Memorial Services will be 10:00am Friday March 22, 2024 at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Pittsburg, KS with Pastor Duane Elmore officiating. Burial will follow at the Highland Park Cemetery in Pittsburg, KS. Family will receive friends from 6-7:00pm Thursday March 21, 2024 at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Pittsburg, KS. Condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com. Arrangements and services are under the direction of Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Pittsburg, KS.