Mike was born on May 8, 1947 in Sanford, NC to the late Nick and Jewell McDougald. He was employed with Apex Tool Group (previously known as Lufkin) for 25 years and went on to retire after working 15 years at MIS Construction. Mike was a dedicated volunteer with Apex Fire Department for 25 years and many years with Apex Rescue Squad. He was a man with a good heart, few words who never complained, loved people, loved his family and enjoyed eating out with special friends.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 49 years, Velma McDougald; sisters, Nickie O'Quinn and Sherry Corona (Joe); brother, Ronnie McDougald (Sharon); nieces, Susan Wilson (Mike), Dana Woodall (Damon) and Debbie Coggins (Alan); nephews, Johnny Corona (Pam) and Joey Corona (Jill); great nieces, Callie Taylor (Terryn) and Carlie Wilson (Kaden); great nephews, Justin Coggins, Jordan Coggins and Max Corona; and many more extended family members.
Family will receive friends and guests on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM with a funeral service to follow at Apex Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest following the service at Apex Cemetery, Apex, NC.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be donated to the American Diabetes Association.
Fond memories and expressions of condolences can be shared online at apexfuneral.net for the McDougald family.
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