Michael was a loving brother, son, uncle and friend. He was a graduate of Kirkman Technical High School in 1990. Michael was a volunteer for Red Cross for many years. During his years of service he ministered help during the Hurricane of Katrina crisis as well as the Oklahoma Disasters to name a few. He also devoted his time and resources to those in his community as well. He was an avid pool player and loved spending time with family and friends. He also attended Oakwood Baptist Church. He was an Hardcore Miami Hurricanes Fan.
Michael was preceded in death by his father Mac Authur Puryear; grandmother Bessie B. Carter; brother in Christ Larry McCullough; mother in Christ Billie Jean Higgins.
Michael was survived by his love of his life Niki McCullough ; mother Nell Puryear Clark; sisters Tonya ( Merrill) Niswonger, Sonya ( Waymon) Maddox, Sandy ( Calvin) Bowman; several aunts and uncles nephews and nieces, cousins and host of friends.
The family will receive friends on Monday, November 2, 2020 from 4- 7 pm at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services Franklin- Strickland Chapel, and on Tuesday, November 3 from 11-1 pm
In honor of his memory we ask that all of those in attendance that can please come in their favorite sports team attire or colors.
Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday in funeral home chapel
Interment will follow in Lakewood Memorial Gardens- East.
We respectfully request that social distancing and all CDC Covid-19 measures be adhered to. Masks will be required.
Arrangements entrusted to Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services Franklin -Strickland Chapel, 1724 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN, 37404, 423-265-4414. Please visit our website to share your memories: www.advantagefranklin-strickland.com
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