December 16th, 2016. He was born on October 6th, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois.
Michael grew up in North Chicago, IL. Michael was baptized October 6th, 1964 at the
New Friendship Baptist Church in Chicago. In 1966, Michael went to work for Automatic
Electric Co. in Northlake, IL as an Assistant Engineer and continuing his studies parttime.
He was eventually promoted to the position of Engineering Group Leader
designing electronic telephone switch and test equipment. He married Callie Guins of
North Chicago while in Chicago. In 1973, they moved back to North Chicago, where he
worked for Abbott Laboratories for 16 years in the Pharmaceutical Products Division.
Michael graduated from Roosevelt University in Chicago in 1977 with a Bachelors of
Science degree in Engineering Science.
As a man of his community, he served on the North Chicago Elementary School Board
for 7 years and taught engineering graphics at the College of Lake County for 6 years. In
1989, Michael accepted a position at Monsanto-NutraSweet in Augusta, GA and moved
to Evans, GA.
Michael retired in 1997 and returned to the Chicago land area, settling in Zion, IL.
Michael then applied his life experiences to manage his company,
MoultonEngineering.com. He had a positive impact on his friends and family through
his wisdom and humor. His love of education, civic duty, and sports will be a legacy that
forever lives in the hearts of his family.
He is survived by his son, Michael W. Moulton Jr. (Mick); his daughters: Karen L.
Moulton and Tiffany K. (Dante) Brooks; his Grandchildren: LaShae D. Moulton, Pierre
M. (Ana) Moulton, Tasia Moulton, Bryant (Cree) Johnson Jr., Tia J Hubbard, and Ayden
T. Brooks; his Great Grandchildren; Tahlia M. Hernandez, Robert Anderson, Michael
Lewars, Xavier Lewars, and Kaylen Johnson; his siblings; Linda M. Moulton, Eunice
Vivian Tucker, O. Marilyn Moulton, Susan (Robert) Irvin, Elaine Moulton, Kimberly
(Micah) Israil, and Angela Moulton; his aunts: Virginia Harrison and Cleo Wilson: and
many nieces and nephews.
Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Zelma L. Moulton; Father, Overton W.
Moulton; his siblings: Phillip Moulton, Overton W. Moulton Jr. and Anthony P. Moulton;
his uncles: William Lovelace Jr., Elvin Lovelace and Melvin Lovelace.
Visitation will be on December 30th from 11:00AM until time of service 12:00PM at Marsh Funeral Home
305 N Cemetery Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031..
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