Michael Anthony Altman, 28, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015.

Michael was born in Newport News, Va., and had been a Mathews resident for 15 years. He had been employed by his father, Anthony Altman, and Steve Motley for 10 years.

Michael was a Cowboys fan, and he loved his nephew, Ziz. Michael loved children and was a loving father to his daughters, Areanna, Savannah and Leah.

He is survived by his father, Anthony Altman (Sheila Ratley); his mother, Linda Kay Paul Altman; his sisters,  Amanda Altman, Taylor Altman and Kimmy Winston; brothers, Hunter Altman and Josh Winston; his grandparents, Andrea Altman, Marvin and Linda Hall; many nieces and nephews; his best friends JohnnyMike, Mike Timberlake and Jack Drew, and his dog, Rocky Baboa.

A gathering of family and friends was held on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. at Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015, at 12:30 p.m., also at the funeral home.