Michael was born in Coldwater, MI on May 4, 1951. He spent the majority of his adult living in Ocala, Tallahassee, and Marianna, Florida. Mike was a Parts Manager for local car dealerships. In 2009 when Mike’s wife passed , he moved to Raleigh to be closer to his sister Shirley Edwards and his brother-in-law William Edwards.
Mike was a 5 year veteran of the USAF, serving during the Vietnam Era from 1970 to 1975. Earning the rank of SGT. Mike became a member of Knights of Columbus in 1988 at Saint Anne’s Catholic Church in Marianna, FL. Mike joined the Knights of Bishop McGuinness Assembly 9709 in 2009, and was invited to join the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus in 2013. Attending Saint Francis of Assisi , Mike was a Charter Member of their Assembly 3552. He served over 31 years with the Knights.
He is survived by his sister Shirley Edwards and brother-in-law William Edwards, both of Raleigh. Two nephews; Bill and Bob Edwards, and three great nephews; Billy, Bobby, and Dylan Edwards.
Visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Friday, July 12 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home (1701 E. Millbrook Rd., Raleigh). The funeral mass will take place at 11am on Saturday, July 13 at St. Francis of Assisi Church (11401 Leesville Rd, Raleigh).
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. (2121 K Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20037).
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