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“I just found out about Mike's passing and my heart goes out to the family. Mike would always make me laugh in college and he will always have a...Read More »
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1 of 25 | Posted by: Barbara Pierce-Gaither - NC
“Mike was an inspiration to us all. I have never known him to say an unkind word to me or anyone else. He was the embodiment of a true Gentleman. He...Read More »
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2 of 25 | Posted by: TERRY SMITH - Pitt, PA
“Word are a small thing to give to the family, but here goes. I met Mysela thru his cousin in PGH and for the short while I knew him I could tell he...Read More »
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3 of 25 | Posted by: Linda Bruce
“Please accept our sincere sympathy and condolences. Mike was a pleasure to work with on video and public relations projects. I will miss him dearly,...Read More »
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4 of 25 | Posted by: Herb and Pat Goetschius - Tampa, FL
“Lamona, May God give you for every storm a rainbow, for every tear, a smile..for every, care, a promise and a blessing in each trial. For every...Read More »
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5 of 25 | Posted by: Cele' Pinder - Riverview, FL
“Mike was a joy to work with at McNichols Company. He was always so genuinely kind to others. He also was inventive and demonstrated a can-do attitude...Read More »
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6 of 25 | Posted by: Jim Gardner - Tampa, FL
“My sympathies to Mike's family and many friends. We worked together on projects at McNichols company. Mike was always a blessing to work with sharing...Read More »
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7 of 25 | Posted by: Lois Heintz - St Petersburg, FL
“I can't put words to it. My heart bleeds for this MAN. We were Brothers in Christ before we were Brothers in friendship. 30 years of knowing someone...Read More »
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8 of 25 | Posted by: Eddie Newell - Altamonte Springs, FL
“Mike been years,was like yesterday we were watching Rick James on stage.Your with GOD now watching over all of us,may your soul be at peace.
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9 of 25 | Posted by: David Newell - sanford, FL
“Mike you will always be remembered in our hearts because of your kind words,compassion,thoughtfullness and love. It takes a 'BIG' Man to live as you...Read More »
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10 of 25 | Posted by: Bridgett Willkie - Orlando, FL
“I just want to say that Mike, was one of the best people that I'd EVER met. Mike is my cousin Lamona's Fiance'. I will always remember you, my heart...Read More »
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11 of 25 | Posted by: Bridgett,Narada & Adaran Willkie, LaMona's cousin and husband... - FL
“Deepest sympathy go out to the family and fiance Lamona. Remember in difficult moments seek God, he never makes a mistake.
Takia, Kylar, Tahzi,...Read More »
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12 of 25 | Posted by: Delores McClendon - Largo, FL
“It had not been more than a year since meeting Mike but our friendship felt like a lifetime. I am saddened by his passing but he will always be...Read More »
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13 of 25 | Posted by: Victoria Crespo - Tampa, FL
“Mike I've known you since 8th grade. We have been friends for 30yrs. I've known you since you were a skinny kid on the basketball courts to the...Read More »
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14 of 25 | Posted by: Michael Wooten - Oviedo, FL
“Big Mike was my good friend for 20 years , I love him like a brother and have been praying and crying for him everyday. I'm at a loss for words, but...Read More »
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15 of 25 | Posted by: Khan
“The news of Mike's passing devastated me. My deepest sympathy goes out to his Mother, fiancé LaMona, family, and friends. I met Mike in college, at...Read More »
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16 of 25 | Posted by: Derrick Jones - O'fallon, MO
“Words will never express how I feel right now.The night we got the call that you were gone apart of my heart went with you.From the very first time I...Read More »
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17 of 25 | Posted by: Shannon Smith - tabor city, NC
“"I thank my God every time I think of you." Philippians 1:3
I am so honored to have had the wonderful chance to know Mike over the last 9 years. He...Read More »
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18 of 25 | Posted by: Kristen Powers - St. Petersburg, FL
“Working with Mike for the last 3 and a half years were amazing! I felt very fortunate to work with such an understanding, compasionate and most of...Read More »
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19 of 25 | Posted by: Eric Cupps - Zephyrhills, FL
“THE FIRST TIME I MET MIKE I KNEW HE WAS ONE OF A KIND. THE LOVE HE SHOWED TO MY SISTER(SHANNON) AND MY BROTHER-IN-LAW(DARVIN) WAS
SO UNCONDITIONAL...Read More »
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20 of 25 | Posted by: CHRISTINA TODD MCCOY - Tabor City, NC
“Mike had called not long ago for us to meet for lunch to discuss my being his wedding planner for he & LaMona. My heart is breaking. I send my...Read More »
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21 of 25 | Posted by: Dolores Higham - Tampa, FL
“Mike I Will Always miss seeing you.I will miss talking to you almost everyday.I will miss All the Good Times & the Laughter Together. but you...Read More »
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22 of 25 | Posted by: Darvin R Smith - Tabor City, NC
“In all things GOD knows best and in life there is a time for everything. Mike took time to live, to laugh and most importantly to LOVE. Mike you will...Read More »
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23 of 25 | Posted by: Dhanetta Richardson, sister in law - FL
“Mike,
We know you are somewhere in heaven. We love you and we miss you dearly...
We send our deepest condolences to the family...
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24 of 25 | Posted by: Jermaine and Rona - Gibsonton, FL
“Our funeral director and staff wish to extend our sincere sympathy to the Parks family.
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25 of 25 | Posted by: Terrace Oaks Chapel
PARKS, Mysela, age 44, of Brandon, Fla., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 8, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Maurice Parks and mother-in-law, Mary Blake. Survivors include his mother, Priscilla Parks-Biney; stepfather, Ebenezer Kwesi Biney; fiancé, LaMona Harris; uncle, Nelson E. Wright; aunt, Kathleen Smith; cousins, Darvin Smith and Terry Smith, Jr.; mother-in-law, Pearl Golden; brothers-in-law, John Lassiter, III and Troy Lassiter; and sister-in-law, Dhanetta Richardson. A Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, July 25, 2009 at St. John Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, 2504 E. Chipco Avenue, Tampa, Fla., 33605.
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