Michael Freemont "Monty" Carrier, 63, of Sissonville passed away suddenly June 19, 2013 at home.

Monty retired from DuPont having worked as a chemical operator. He also worked for Kirby Logistics Marine as a tankerman. Monty enjoyed hunting, fishing and always dreamed of going gold prospecting. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his adoptive parents, Fremont and Mamie Carrier; mother, Phyllis Carrier; father, Chester Payne; son, Steven Michael Carrier; grandson, Roger Cole Spurlock; and numerous other extended family.

Left to cherish his memory are loving wife of 32 years, Susan Carrier at home; children, Wesley Allen Carrier of Kenna, Kelly Sue Ashworth of Rome, New York; Rhonda Banks of Cross Lanes and Lisa Tincher and her husband, Michael, of Hurricane; sister, Gladys Stone of Texas; brother, Bill Carrier of St. Albans; grandson whom he raised, Cody Ashworth at home; 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Service will be 2PM Thursday, June 27 at Long & Fisher Funeral Home, Sissonville with Pastor Buddy Mairs officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Garden of Memories, Sissonville.

Friends may call from 6 - 9 PM Wednesday, June 26 at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.longfisherfuneralhome.com.