Joseph Michael Favor

Mick was born in Montgomery, Alabama to his parents Joe and Margaret Favor.

Predeceased by his parents and his brother David Favor (Marion). Mick is survived by his children Bernadette Martin, Robert Favor and Bridgette Mecklenburg (Erik); Grandchildren Kelsey Martin, Dakota Flemmer, Ashley Martin, Hunter Martin and Ethan Martin; Sisters Joy Favor Hein (Dave), Linda Favor Liggett (Roy), Debbie Favor Barranco (Bill) and JoAnn Favor Dodson (Al).

Mick attended Lanier H.S. where he was a member of the ROTC Drill Team, Officers’ Club, and Civil Air Patrol Cadets. He attended the University of Alabama for a year before entering the United States Naval Academy where he excelled in foreign languages specializing in German and French. Mick was a member of the crew team, putting his boat through its paces as the coxswain each spring and played football for the company 150# football team every winter.

After graduating from the USNA in 1963, he spent six months at Quantico, VA. before attending the United Stated Naval Justice School in Camp Pendelton, CA. Mick served in the Marines as an Officer in the Vietnam War and was recognized with a National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Expert Rifle Badge and Sharpshooters Pistol Badge. After active duty, he joined the reserves and earned his law degree from the University of San Diego.

After his retirement in 2016, Mick pursued his passions of traveling abroad, visiting National Parks, art museums and historical monuments. Mick was an avid reader, a connoisseur of single malt scotches and military history. He loved the Tour de France, was a loyal fan of University of Alamba football and the San Francisco 49ers. Mick traveled the world, experiencing life to the fullest. He was admired and loved by everyone who knew him.

Visitation will be 1:00- 2pm on Monday, February 12 at Leak Memory Chapel immediately followed by a Graveside Service in Greenwood Cemetery.