Michael Alan, Sabat, 66, passed away February 9, 2021 while acting as a government contractor in Bahrain. He was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Frank and Maryann Sabat. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a brother, Donald Sabat. He was a graduate of Allen Park High School in Allen Park, Michigan and National University.
Michael served his country in the United States Navy retiring after more than 20 years of service. He then continued to serve his country as an IT contractor for Military Sealift Command for more than 20 years. His family was always his first priority no matter where he served.
He is survived by his loving wife, Beth Johnston-Sabat; children, Rachael Walter of Winston Salem, NC, and Anna Woods of Fort Worth, TX; stepchildren, Megan Nankivel of Brookings, SD, Alexander Johnston of Portsmouth, VA, and Brooke Johnston of Virginia Beach, VA; grandchildren, Lukas Walter and Astrid Manchester of Winston Salem, NC; brother, William Sabat and his wife, Claudia of White Lake Michigan.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held July 17, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Graham Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1112 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake. Please visit www.grahamfuneralhome.com to view the service and to leave a condolence to the family.
In lieu of flowers please consider memorial contributions be made to Gideons International which was an important ministry Michael was involved in both locally and abroad.