Michael A. Priest, age 60 of Dayton, passed away September 26, 2015.
He was born December 5, 1954 in Middletown, OH to the late Ralph and Imogene Priest. Michael is survived by his loving wife Lucinda; step-children: Brian Smith of Medway, Clifford Smith Jr. of Medway, Cindy Collins of Kettering, Amanda Perry of Lebanon, and James Lake of Lebanon; grandchildren: Nathan Smith, Jaxon Smith, and Christy Fleenor; sister, Cathy Harrison of Carlisle and nephew, Shane Harrison of Carlisle.
Michael was a 1973 graduate of Franklin High School. He was a graphic designer at WDTN, Channel 2, for 23 years. He was most recently employed at Dayton Regional Transit Authority. Michael was an avid ham radio operator for many years.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.