Michael Privett, 42, Silver Lake, passed away at 10:56 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

On May 9, 1973, he was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, to William and Bonnie (Dawson) Privett. He was united in marriage to Starr Elder on July 13, 2005 in Warsaw, who survives.

A lifetime resident of Silver Lake, Michael worked for Dalton Foundry, Warsaw as a precision grinder for seven and a half years. He then worked as a group leader for Owens-Corning, Goshen. He also attended Warsaw Community Church.

Michael was a very loving husband, father, son, grandfather and uncle and a good friend, who was loved by many.

He is survived by his wife: Starr Privett, Silver Lake; three children: Tye Lee (Jessica) Elder, Warsaw; Blake (companion Tirha Roberts) Clark, Warsaw; and Heaven Clark, Silver Lake; four grandchildren: Heaven Elder; Kaleigh Head; Kinley Clark; and Khloe Clark; his mother: Bonnie Allison, Chambersburg, Pa.; his father: William Privett, Ky.; his brother: Jason (Erin) Allison, Warsaw; his sister: Kimberly Ripka, Chambersburg, Pa.; and his mother-in-law: Sandra Elder, Warsaw.

He was preceded in death by his step-father: Ray Allison; his brother: Billy Privett; and his father-in-law: Glen Elder.

There is no visitation or services planned. Burial will be at a later date. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw was entrusted with the arrangements.

Memorial contributions in Michael’s memory may be made to the Michael Privett Memorial Fund, care of McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel.

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