Michael Wayne Mansell

Michael Wayne Mansell, 67, of W est Columbia passed away on Sunday March 27 , 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Columbia and was the son of the late Bu ddy Mansell and Do ris Mansell Andrews. He was a Vietnam Veteran and proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee. At the age of 23 h e started his business, Mansell Air Conditioning & Heating Inc. This business served the Midlands area and beyond for 45 years. He touched many in the HVAC industry and was considered a motivator and mentor too many. He taught HVAC at Brookland - Cayce High S chool, Midlands Technical College and Lexington Vocational Center. He was past president of the Mechanical Contractors Association and past president and the founding member of the HVAC Association (SCAHACC). He was also a p ast reci pient of the Ring of Champions and A mbassador award given by Epting Distributors.

He was the founding member and first president of the “We Are Olympia Community Organization”.

Michael is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Patricia Gayle Mansell and his two daughters, Corrie Lester (Matthew ), Amy Mansell.

He was blessed with 8 grandchild ren , Kaela Mansell, Brad (Leigh) , Sting (Lauren) , Skyl l ar, Cydney, Kaine Williams, Danya and Lila Lester and two great grandchildren, Zoey and Brayden Williams.

He loved spending time with his famil y, friends and helping others, especially when it involved HVAC.

He will be missed by many.