Michael "Mike" Dennis Espy

During his years at Southwest High School, he met Susan (Sue) Jones who became his girlfriend for seven years. After graduation, Mike joined the Navy and proudly served for four years. On June 11, 1976, Mike & Susan were married in St. Louis. He was a loving and devoted father of Michael David (Shannon)Espy, Gregory Paul (Brandie)Espy and Courtney Jean (Stacy) Chavez. In 2015 he became a Papa and this was his happiest role in life. He was a proud Papa to Everett, Nicholas, Fox, Wren, Matthew, Oliver and Emma.

Mike is preceded in death by his brother Paul E. Espy, Jr. and brother-in-law David B. Jones.

Besides his immediate family, Mike is survived by his siblings, Carolyn (Ron) Dickey, August (Diana) Espy, Debra (Mike) Hanning, Donna (Frank) Hauler, Mark (Robin)Espy and his brother-in-law Steve (Mary) Jones and sister-in-law Ann Jones. His extended family included many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mike shared many fun and happy times as well with friends, who were like family.

Mike worked in the I.T. field for most of his career. He was fortunate to have had the opportunity to work in Germany, Chicago, St. Louis and in 1980 was transferred to Dallas.

Mike enjoyed most sports, but his favorite team remained the St. Louis Cardinals. HIs love of the sport naturally turned into coaching his sons for many years. Golfing was the second love when it came to sports and again his best games were with his boys. Of course, watching his daughter dance and perform made him smile. Mike loved his children so much.

A Celebration of Life will be April 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Rhoton Funeral Home.

Committal will follow at DFW National Cemetery at 3:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mike's memory may be made to IPFFoundation.org.

https://ipffoundation.org/donate/

The family of Mike Espy wishes to thank all of his family and friends for love and support.