Michael Joseph Alvey

Michael “Mike” Joseph Alvey, 52, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away after a long battle with Leukemia on April 1,2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 18, 1967 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the loving son of Margaret Ann (Peggy) Alvey of Charlotte Hall, MD and the late James Daniel Alvey, Sr. and his in laws Barbara Tippett and James Tippett, Sr. of Hollywood, MD. Mike is survived by his loving wife Barbara Jean Alvey whom he married on September 11, 1993 in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD. He is survived by his son Jared Alvey, nieces; Rachel Morgan and Autumn Tippett, nephews; Kenny Gillingham, Brett Gillingham, and James Tippett, III (Trey), siblings; Patty Alvey of Colonial Beach, VA, Carolyn Jean Gillingham (Stephen) of Hartsdale, NY and brother in law James Tippett, Jr of Hollywood, MD. He was preceded in death by his brother James Daniel Alvey, Jr. Mike graduated from LaPlata High School in 1985 and earned his Bachelors of Science Degree in Engineering from Pacific Western University in 1997. Mike served in the United States Navy Reserve from 1987 to 1995. He earned the Overseas Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal and the Navy Achievement Medal. Mike was stationed in Guam during Operation Desert Storm. Mike worked as an engineer for ManTech at Webster Field, St. Inigoes, MD. He also worked at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Dahlgren, VA, as well as having worked for various contractors including at Patuxent River, MD.. He was a member of the American Legion in LaPlata Md and the American Society of Naval Engineers. He enjoyed history, classic cars and he owned and operated Ark and Dove Drywall. All Funeral Services will be private.