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Michael "Big Mike" Wilkinson

November 18 , 1949 - May 02 , 2017
Michael "Big Mike" Wilkinson Obituary on Michigan Memorial Funeral Home
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Michael "Big Mike" Wilkinson

November 18 , 1949 - May 02 , 2017
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WILKINSON, Michael C., age 67, of Taylor, May 02, 2017. Beloved husband of Patricia Wilkinson. Loving father of Michael (Mary) Wilkinson, Jr., Matt Wilkinson, Marc Wilkinson and step-father of John Nickols, III, Lisa Norton, Sheri Abramczyk and David Nickols. Dearest grandfather of Hunter, Matthew, Andrew, Shelby, Kara, Haley, Justin, Sarah and James. He is also survived by his sister Jane Aroney.

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  • I just heard of Mike's passing. I am so very sorry. He was such a great true and faithful friend. Mike and I had Spanish class together and all we talked about was basketball!! He loved the game and was an excellent player.i am so sad to have lost such a good friend. I wish his family the sublime peace that can come knowing he is resting in heaven. Mike thank you for all you brought to each life you touched, especially all those young men you coached in basketball. Each one will remember you throughout their lives. God Bless youMike. Bob Roberts
  • John, What a special man you had in your life. I am sorry for your loss, but it's only for a season until you join him again. Thanks to Jesus and his work on the Cross. God Bless you in the days ahead where you will miss him terribly. Your Friend, Jackie Jackie Hammond
  • My deepest condolences to all family , friends and past players. Big Mike took the role of my grandfather , even though it was through marriage and we were miles apart, he always made me feel welcome and apart of the family. He was one of a kind. Taught me and many others great lessons in life and ball. Rest in peace grandpa Mike. I know you saving us all spots on heavens team. Rip we all will miss you Nicole stockwell
  • Big Mike your up in heaven coaching and playing now. Save a spot for me on your team. I will see you again someday dad/buddy. I can't wait to be in paradise with you and the LORD. Get the league all ready to go. There's a bunch a people down here that can't wait to play and be coached by you when it is our turn to come there. Until that day, I will miss you so much I can't even put it into words. I love you. John Nickols lll
  • Remembering the talks we had on Mike's porch after softball games at Papp Park..Mike was a fierce competitor and a true friend..R.i.P my friend...My deepest sympathy and prayers to the Wilkinson family.. Gordie Ferguson
  • Wilkinson Family, What a guy! Truly sorry to hear of his passing. Mike was one of the best people to ever have worked at WSP. Thanks Big Mike for all the warnings about the "bad guys"! Debi Meek
  • Mike has always been the common denominator for everyone that new him. He made sure you new if someone was in town if he thought you new that person. I'm proud to say mike (wilk) was friend of mine. Your family and I will miss you. Rich BECKERSON
  • Mr. Wilkinson was a wonderful man. He was always a pleasure to take care in the Treatment Center, I will miss chatting with him. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends. Brenda Hallberg
  • Mr.Wilkinson was one of my favorite patients at The Cancer treatment center. I miss him so much. Loved him xo Angela mcgovern
  • Mike, we are very sorry to hear the passing of your father. It's not easy losing someone, we'd all like to think we'll all last forever. You, Mary and Hunter are wonderful friends and the best of neighbors also. GOD bless you all during this time and always. Sincerely, Paul, Karen and Caroline Matt Paul, Karen and Caroline Matt
  • My sympathy to the family. Coach Wilk was not only a great coach but a leader of young men. He was a great influence to Jeff (Buddha ) during his 4 years under Wilks guidance and coaching, he made Jeff a better player. R.I.P. Coach Wilk! Pat Clemens
  • Our sympathy to Pat and all the family at this sad time. Mike was a friend to our family for a lot of years. He will be greatly missed, and the void will not be filled as he was "larger than life" . The last time we saw him was when we met for coffee with some other families from work. May God bless all of you in the days, months, and years ahead. Sincerely Linda Ratliff Cantley Linda Ratliff Cantley
  • Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to Pat and all the family at this sad time. Mike was a friend to our family for a lot of years . He will be greatly missed, His void will never be filled, and He was "larger than life" in a lot of different ways. Saw him last when we met for coffee with some other friends. May God bless all of you in the days, months, and years ahead. Sincerely, Linda Ratliff Cantley and Family Linda Ratliff Cantley
  • Wilkinson family, Mike, first cousin of mine, which I just found out about about eight months. We talked on the phone to talk about our family. We never met face to face, but I feel like I knew him all my life. A very warm and loving person came over the phone. God Bless. Kay Deicken (Wilkinson)
  • You are a great man and coach u taught my 3 sons a lot about life. Durning the time u coach them. A Good coach just don't teach the sport, they teach life's lessons. And we are Thank full for that. Mr shank
  • Mike was the best neighbor and friend anyone could ask for, he will be truly missed by all of us. He was always willing to lend a hand weather it be cutting the grass or working on our vehicles. You could tell from the walls of his man cave his family was what was most important to him. We send our heartfelt sympathy to all of you! The Lange/ King Family's
  • Deepest sympathies to you all. What Good man and father he is and was. Positive thoughts to you all at this tough time. RIP Mike I will always your smile and how we laughed. Melissa Brown
  • Mike, was an awesome man and very dear to our family. He will truly be missed. Staci (Wallace) Tack Staci Tack
  • I'm very sorry for your loss. I love you guys and I'm here if you need anything. Love, Susan Susan Doumont
  • are prayers are with the family we all had great times in the past mike was a great man and friend he will be truley missed rest in peace my friend randy % fran burlison
  • Sorry for ur loss. Sending my thoughts and prayers to the family. Pasquale Cerasuolo
  • We loved Mike and his entire family. Such great long ago friends of my parents and my sister and brother, Judy Mann and Danny Stafford. Happy to see that Mike has such a big and loving family. He was one of a kind, a precious person who made everyone around him feel at home and comfortable. Nancy and Dale Griesinger

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