James Michael “Bones” McFall
“Love is stronger than death even though it can’t stop death from happening. But no mater how hard death tries it can’t separate people from love. It can’t take away our memories either. In the end, love is stronger than death.”
SINKS GROVE, WV — James Michael “Bones” McFall, age 57, of Sinks Grove, WV, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023 doing what he loved. Mike was born June 21, 1966 at Beckley, WV the son of Agnes Annette Anderson Hicks and the late Steve Dwight Hicks of Clifton Forge, VA. Mike was also preceded in death by an infant sister and a grandson, Hunter Michael McFall.
Mike was a graduate of Alleghany County High School in Low Moor, VA, associate degree from new River Community and Technical College, Lewisburg, WV, a Veteran of the United States Army, a member of the Wyoming County Chapter Ghost Riders MC, and was employed at Eugene Kelly Surveying. Mike was an avid caver and biker enjoying God’s magnificent creation above and below the ground.
In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife and soul mate of 29 years, Michelle Groves McFall of Sinks Grove, WV; three sons, David Alexander McFall, Stephen Lucas McFall (Brittany) of Georgia, and Zachariah Robert McFall (Morgan) of Union, WV; one step-daughter, Kristina LeeAnn Bostic (John) of Peterstown, WV; grandchildren, Aiden, Tristan, Melany, Chandler, Shelbie, Brynleigh, and Phoebe; one brother, David McFall of Clifton Forge, VA; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and two special friends, Mike Dore and Howard Short (Co-pilot).
In keeping with Mike’s wishes, he will be cremated. The family will receive friends for a memorial celebration of his life on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at the Groves-Mann Funeral Home in Union, WV from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. concluding with Military Rites conducted by the West Virginia Honor Guard. Those wishing to send the McFall family online condolences or would like to sign the online guestbook, may do so by visiting www.groves-mann.com Arrangements by Groves-Mann Funeral Home, Union, WV.
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