Michael "Sean" June
Michael Sean June passed away in Baptist Health Lexington on Friday, December 22, 2023. He was born in Westfield, NY to Michael S. and Jennifer A. Calarco June on June 19, 1966. Sean received a BS in Biology from State University of NY Fredonia and a BS/MS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology. After spending several years in industry with IBM as an advisory thermal engineer, he earned a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University and began a new career in academia at Western Carolina University. Sean later joined the faculty of Christian Brothers University in Memphis as an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering before joining the faculty of Eastern Kentucky University in 2022. Dr. June served as Professor, Interim Chair of the School of Engineering, Aviation, Construction and Technology as well as Director of Manufacturing Engineering at EKU.
Joining Sigma Phi Epsilon in college at Fredonia, Sean served as AVC President during the pandemic, helping keep the chapter moving forward during a difficult time. He maintained close ties with his fraternity brothers through the years. Those relationships helped sustain Sean and his family during his time of illness.
Sean was a loving and devoted husband to Karen Hodges Chaffin. He was the proud father of Nicholas Tyler June, Christopher Michael June, and Megan Elizabeth June and a supportive and compassionate stepfather to Olivia Holland Chaffin King (Drew King) and Abigail Susanne Chaffin.
In addition to his wife, children, and stepchildren, Sean is survived by his parents, Mike and Jennifer, sister Melanie June (Roy Redd, III), and nephews: Andrew C. Hoyt (Brenna Keenan), Conner M. Hoyt (Kristen), and Austin J. Hoyt.
No formal services are planned at this time. The family expresses deep- gratitude to friends who stayed close and supportive through visits, texts, calls, and cards during Sean’s illness. Medical professionals and the hospice support team at Baptist Health Lexington were especially appreciated and treasured for their care of Sean and his family.
A scholarship in Manufacturing Engineering at EKU is being established in memory of Dr. June. The mailing address: Eastern Kentucky University Development Office, 521 Lancaster Avenue, Richmond, KY 40475.