Michael "Mike" McManaway

Michael “Mike” McManaway, age 66, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Tenova North Hospital, Powell, TN, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 25, 1959, in Middlesboro, KY, to W.T. and Florentina “Tina” Mays McManaway, who preceded him in death.

Mike loved lake life, finding peace and joy on the water. Fishing was his favorite pastime, whether casting a line at the lake or out on the ocean. He was also quite skilled at the game of pool; a talent he took great pride in when he prepared to cue up against a friendly competitor. Mike always looked forward to a good meal shared with friends and was particularly partial to a perfectly cooked T-bone steak.

In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by eleven siblings.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Dena; daughter, Amanda “Mandy” (Tim) Ellis; grandchildren, Kaden Ellis, Kenna Money, Fisher Money, Megan Goins (Quinton) Mullins, Melanie Goins, Logan Tate, Matthew Goins and Olivia Johnson; great, granddaughters, Maddux Mullins and Margaux Mullins; stepsons, Chad (Mackenzie) Money and Joe (Monica) Goins; stepdaughter, Joy Goins (Dan Johnson); and sister, Carolyn Welch, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

The family of Mike McManaway will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Cawood Funeral Home Chapel, Middlesboro, KY. The funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m., with Reverend Preston Smith presiding.  

Following the funeral service, family and friends will travel in procession to Hooper Cemetery in Speedwell, TN, where graveside services will be held. Pallbearers will be Chad Money, Tim Ellis, Curtis Poore, Kaden Ellis and Eddie Harrell.

Online register book and condolences are available at www.cawoodfh.com.

All arrangements for Michael “Mike” McManaway are under the care of Cawood Funeral Home, Middlesboro, KY.