Michael Joe Lesley

Mike was born in Richland County, SC, a son of the late James Garfield and Ruth Woods Lesley. He was a 1968 graduate of Easley High School and Clemson University where he also received his Master’s Degree in mathematics. Mike was retired from The School District of Pickens County where he taught math at Easley High School. Prior to returning to Easley, he taught at a Junior High School in Greenwood. He remained an avid Clemson supporter through IPTAY and attending football games at Death Valley.

Survivors include his brother, James H. Lesley (Janice) of Easley, his sisters, Brenda Breeden (Darrell) of Woodruff, and Gwen Bagwell (Steve) of Easley. Also surviving are a number of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2 PM Monday, October 5, 2015 at Zion United Methodist Church in Easley with funeral services following at 2 PM. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will gather at the home of his brother and sister-in-law, James and Janice Lesley.

A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com Memorials may be made to Zion United Methodist Church, 432 Zion Church Road, Easley, SC 29642. Dillard Funeral Home Pickens, SC