Michael "Mike" John Ganley, 73, of Owings, MD died at home on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born on June 6, 1943 in Washington, DC, to Esther (Mone) and Charles Ganley. In 1967, Mike married the love of his life, Bev Ezell.

He retired in 2014 as the director of Strategic Planning and Analysis from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. He loved and was dedicated to his job and community.

Mike and Bev moved to Owings in 1978 and were members of the Covenant Community of Jesus the Good Shepherd and participated in the Marriage Enrichment Group. Mike served on the church's Collections Committee, the Board of Directors for Project Echo, volunteered with Christmas in April and coached for the Calvert County Parks and Recreation.

He enjoyed listening to a wide variety of music, gardening and reading, woodworking. Mike was an Alumnus of the University of Maryland. He enjoyed the Washington Redskins, the Boston Red Sox and was a Terps fan.

Mike was the beloved husband of Bev, loving father of Kelley Maddox (Tom) and Kevin Ganley (Barbara), grandfather of Tommy Maddox, Stephanie Donahue, Morgan and Patrick Maddox, Shannon, Shawna and Connor Ganley. He was the brother of Louise Czwartacki, Mary Walter and Charley Ganley.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Project Echo, P O Box 2764, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or Fredericksburg Food Coop, P O Box 1398, Fredericksburg, VA 22402. Arrangements by Lee Funeral Home.