Age 57, of Jackson, MI went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on January 17, 2023. He was born October 1, 1965, in Ann Arbor, MI to Ruth Ann (Welker) Cochran and Robert J. Welker.
Mike graduated from Lincoln Consolidated High School in 1986. He held various jobs throughout his life. Mike was a gentle soul and those that knew him loved him. Mike truly never met a stranger. He had a big heart, a sense of humor, and loved to laugh. Mike has left us with so many wonderful memories to cherish.
Mike loved his family and friends, loved going to church, singing in the choir, social functions such as SNAP, PICC and outings. Mike loved to talk on the phone, and if you were in his mental rolodex, you already know how he loved checking in daily. Mike loved working with his hands, cars, models, painting, and had an innovative entrepreneurial spirit.
Mike is survived by his loving mom, Ruth Ann Cochran; siblings Deborah Cochran, Christine (Kenneth) Lawley, Robert (Marguerite) Cochran, and Robert (Margie) Welker; nieces and nephews, Michelle (Josh) Rolston, Jessica Holbrook, Billie Welker Holbrook, Kaitlynn Lawley, Jonathan Lawley, and Vanessia Lawley, a host of great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his dad Robert J. Welker and his stepdad Eugene F. Cochran. Mike will be remembered and greatly missed by all his family, friends, and all the lives that he has touched.
A celebration of his life will be held on January 27, 2023, at 12:00 PM at Loomis Park Baptist Church, 2301 N. Elm Ave, Jackson, MI, with Pastor Rich Zawadzki officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM on January 27, 2023, until time of service.
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