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yqs, sue- in mourning of a true hero.. my hero

NORFOLK-Michael B. Shine, 61 years old, died March 2, 2006, after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer.

He was born in Kansas City, MO on October 30, 1944 and was the son of the late Beverly S. and Bernard T. Shine.

Mike is survived by his wife, Sue, two sons, Tommy and Brian: a sister, Pat and her husband Don Coulsting, and their son and Mike's nephew, Donnie: a brother, Steve and his wife Bobbie: his mother and father-in-law, Marvin and Gwen Jones: and sister-in-law, Bonnie Jones.

Mike was a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps and served in the Vietnam War. He worked in the financial industry from 1968 to 2004 and was retired from Wachovia Bank. His contributions to society were great and included Junior Achievement, the PTA serving as a Vice President, The Ruritan Club, and served on the Board of Directors of the Civic League and as a block security captain.

It was Mike's wish to be cremated and a private memorial service will be held by the family at a later date. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel is handling arrangemets. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to www.lchelp.org to further lung cancer awareness. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com .