Mike became my friend in college. We met during our common struggle to survive German language class, and we dated two girls from Marshall county who were sorority sisters and roommates. Mike married his sweetheart, Martha Dyar, a really sweet girl. They had twins,Ellen and Michael Jr, who he would have really been proud of. Mike was the real thing-- good natured,helpful and always ready for a laugh. My mom and dad loved him. Sorry I was not there for his family when he passed. I know he is missed.

HE HAD A GIRLFRIEND; WASN'T her NAME CAROL BAYLISS?-HOW THAT TIDBIT OF INFORMATION POPPED INTO MY HEAD, I'LL NEVER KNOW.HE WAS A NICE KIND PERSON.HE HAD NICE MANNERS AND WOULD OPEN DOORS  FOR PEOPLE, JUST TO EMPHASIZE THE FACT THAT HE WAS MANNERLY .HE ATTENDED THE FOOTBALL GAMES: HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN PLAYING IN THEM, IF HE WASN'T....A GOOD FRIEND. WHAT HAPPENED TO CAROL BAYLISS? _ADIEU>FRIEND>

I am stunned to hear about Mike. We grew up living around the corner from each other and use to play neghborhood kickball when we both went to Buff Park Elementary. I hope you had a great life, Mike, and that your passing was easy.

I did not know Mike had passed, I was so hoping to see him at the reunion. Mike played bass with David Burford, Donnie Dobbins and myself in high school. Great memories during our high school years.

My dear wife works for the doctor's at UAB and Kirklin Clinic that treated Mike in his fight with cancer. He is missed by many.