Michael Highley Sr.

Michael Highley was a God loving, proud American. Devoted to his wife & family always. Our dad Michael passed away recently on February 7th 2023. He is a US Marine Veteran who raised 5 kids and stayed married for 50 years. A Proud loving grandfather, uncle & brother. Our dad/husband was a good man, he was an Immaculate well respected Chef. He was a great dad to everyone. He was always known for his singing and his contagious laugh & jokes. We couldn't have asked for a better dad/husband/grandfather/brother. He has always been there for us all. He was a dad to our friends and extended family as well. He was a great brother & uncle always there being supportive. He was always positive, protective and knowledgeable. He helped everyone. He was an amazing role model. Taught us how to sing and have a good time even in the hard times. He was always young and upbeat even in his old age. He appreciated and loved everyone! God blessed us all with our amazing family and Dad will never be forgotten. Till we meet again in heaven dad. We love you.

A visitation for Michael will take place Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 9:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM at Surprise Funeral Care, 16063 W. Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374 and a committal service with military honors will occur at 2:00 PM at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85024.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.surprisefuneralcare.com for the Highley family.