Michael Wayne Wratchford (affectionately known as “Mudduck” to anyone who knew him) went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born on November 16, 1969, in Fairfax, Virginia, and was the son of the late Donald Gilbert Wratchford, Sr. and Carol May (Winstead) Wratchford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Carl and Mary Jo (Southerly) Wratchford and his maternal grandparents, Carl and Grace Winstead.
Michael was a 1988 graduate of Petersburg High School. He worked as a Laborer at American Woodmark, Hardy County Plant for 23 years until it closed. He then went to work at Pilgrim’s Fresh Plant where he worked in occupational health and as the PSM Coordinator for refrigeration for 9 years until his illness. Michael was proud to be a Nationally and WV Certified EMT and ran with Fraley Ambulance and Grant County Ambulance for over 23 years. He was a member of Petersburg Volunteer Fire Company for over 7 years and a member of the Moorefield Volunteer Fire Company for 24 years. He wore many hats and held many certifications during that time, but he was most proud of being the Chief Engineer prior to his illness.
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