Michael Don Menasco was born on October 25, 1971 in Lubbock, Texas to Jack and Donna Menasco. Michael graduated from Texas Tech University in 1996, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2000, and became an ordained minister in 2002 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was currently serving as Executive Pastor at Crestview Baptist Church in Midland, Texas. He married the love of his life, April Cagle of Amarillo, Texas on September 13, 1997.Michael passionately loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his family, and those he was called to serve.With Christ as the center and focus of his life, Michael honored his parents, was the knight in shining armor to his wife April, and will forever be a hero and example to his children Kylie and Brett, just as his father Jack was a hero and mentor to him.Those who knew Michael knew that he could often be found with his family at his side, a Coke in his hand, his dog Stevie Ray at his feet, and something delicious cooking on his grill.While Michael leaves behind his precious family and friends, he also leaves behind a legacy of a life well lived. He leaves behind an example for all of how to walk faithfully with God, unconditionally love a family, and sacrificially serve others. Well done, good and faithful servant!Michael is survived by his wife April, daughter Kylie, and son Brett; parents Jack and Donna Menasco of Lubbock, Texas; brother Monte Menasco, niece Allison, and nephew Seth of Lubbock, Texas; father and mother-in-law Anson and Sue Cagle of Amarillo, Texas; brother and sister-in-law David and Monica Holmes, nephew John-David, and niece Ashlyn of Amarillo, Texas.He is preceded in death by his sister Teresa-Marie Menasco and his grandparents.The family received friends on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 from 5:30-7:30 pm at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home in Midland. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 2:30 pm at Resthaven Memorial Park in Lubbock, TX. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 10:30 am at Crestview Baptist Church in Midland.The family would like to express their gratitude towards the staff, family, and friends of Crestview Baptist Church and Midland Classical Academy. It was truly his honor to know you and serve you.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Crestview Baptist Church “Forward by Faith” Building Fund. Contact the church via email at cbc@cbctx.org or call (432) 681-8200.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com. ,
