Michael James Custer

Michael James Custer, 75 years young, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, surrounded by his family and friends.

Mike was born on February 23, 1949, to the late Lucille Lawson. He married the love of his life Brenda L. Custer, and they were married nearly 35 years. 

 

Mike was Father of three amazing children: Michael D. Custer, Angie E. Custer (Liberty) and Robert L. Custer.

 

He was a loving brother to 5 siblings, Joyce Roach (Jerry), Debbie Walden (Wayne), Donna Roach, Melba Thomas and the late Herford Lawson. Also survived by Sister-in-law Karen Russell (John) and Mother-in-law Evelyn Gref (Jim Porter) and the late John J Gref, whom he loved like a Father.

 

Mike was also the proud Papa to his grandchildren: Zachary Davis (Julie), Emily Davis, Brook Brown (Marcus), Shawn Custer, Bentley Custer, Joshua Hawkins, and his 2 great-grandchildren, Aiden Urban and Bo Davis, and the mother of his children, Christl Custer.

 

Mike was also survived by 12 Nieces, Judy, Jody, Jenny, Amanda, Brenda, Tammy, Wendy, Kelsi, Isabelle, Nicole, Laury and Diamond, 9 nephews, Jay, Joey, Jeremy, Larry Wayne, Jason, Kyler, Frank, Clay and Jamerson.

 

Mike grew up as a farm boy in Climax, VA. He worked on a Tobacco farm and loved telling stories about it. In his late teens, he enlisted in the Army and proudly served for 4 years, mostly in Germany. Not long after returning home, he became a truckdriver, but due to health concerns, he decided a career change was needed.  It was at this point he went to school while working weekends in the IT department, where he was given the opportunity to go to school and become an IT Technician. 

 

Mike enjoyed fixing computers, fishing, camping, bowling, going to horse shows and football. A proud Miami Dolphins fan. His true passion was NASCAR racing where he was an avid Bill and Chase Elliott fan. 

 

He was a member of Midlothian Baptist Church on Lucks Lane and a proud member of the Maj. Charles A. Ransom    American Legion Post 186 and Voiture 53 of Midlothian where he reinstated the Honor Guard. Mike would go there daily, drink coffee and spend time with his buddies, where we all know the stories that must have been told were totally embellished!  Please make any donations out to Maj. Charles A. Ransom American Legion Post 186 and Voiture 53 of Midlothian.  

 

A special thank you to Linda Hahn, all of his Post buddies, the ladies of the ALA Auxiliary Unit 186 and the many friends he made over the years. 

 

Visitation will be Sunday January 26, 2025, 3pm to 5pm Midlothian Baptist Church 11840 Lucks Lane Midlothian, VA. 23114

Services will be held at the church Monday January 27, 2025, Viewing will be 9am to 10am with services to follow.

 

Shortly after services the family and any of those wishing to attend the burial will be departing for the cemetery

Burial will be in the Roach Family Cemetery located at 1184 Roach Town Road, Huddleston, VA, 24104 approximately 3 hours away.