When Michael T. smiled and laughted the world around him smiled and laughed with him. I will remember fondly of our many adventures together: with a beer in my hand, tears in my eyes and laughter in my heart.

It's hard not to be saddened by the memories we wont share. The dreams we had of sitting on the porch as old men, retelling the same stories watching grandchildren. But you will always be in our hearts and on our mind.  Thank you for the good times, the great times and for calling me your brother.  
 
Untill we meet again,
Love always;
Etienne.



I met mike when i was just a little kid my real dad wasnt around but you were always around and you showed me how a dad loves his children even though I was not yours by birth i was yours because you wanted me as your daughter one thing i will miss is every weekend we would curl up and watch star trek you were an amazing dad and i will miss you dearly and i will always be your oilcan 

Jacquie, Jimmy and Craig, 
So sorry to hear of Mikes sudden passing. Know he is with Alice. I’d like to think that he and Jim are up there together talking IU basketball. I hope his family will continue to honor his legacy of loving family. I love and miss all of you. 
Bonnie

I met Michael April 1st 1985. We were together for 17 years , 15 of which we were married. We had 3 wonderful children together  (marlana, Bradley and becky) . Michael had a passion for nascar, Indiana basketball  ( go Bobby knight) and the Beatles. He also loved anything and everything  star wars.  Although our journey as a couple came to an end in 2002 I would like to think of it as a stepping stone to the  people we later became. May you rest in peace Michael .


You were, and always will be, my first male best friend. I think we were about the age of 6 or 7 and you tried to teach me how to laugh just like you, so we could confuse Grandma Kline.  

Mike you will be missed you always made my day. You made me laugh even when I had a bad day. You were a true friend. 

My daddy was the best dad anyone could ask for. He was always there for his family and he  was always so loving and caring. He always had such a funny sense of humor was always down to making everyone had a good laugh. Anytime i needed my dad he was always there. And when he didn't talk to me for a few days he always call just to make sure I was doing okay. He left us way to soon. I am not ready to let him go. This is this hardest thing I've ever had to do. Life isn't gonna be the same without my daddy. He loved all his grandbabies. Was always down to help with them as much as he could. I love you dad and I miss you so so much! 

Mike and I met through his long time friend Steve L.  We had known each other for years before we became close.  We ended up having a son, Dalton.  I will always be grateful that  Mike always tried to coparent peacefully.  He loved all his kids very much and tried to be a good dad.  Dalton just spent the last couple of months with Mike and I have to believe that the  circumstances behind his stay was meant to be.  Watch for hummingbirds.  Mike and I swore that Alice was there...so maybe Mike is too!  We love you Mike!

You leave behind so many people in love and friendship that are already missing your smile and laugh, your silliness and you just being you. Thoughts and prayers for family and friends 

Although I hardly saw mike after we graduated from Most Precious Blood,  I  cannot remember a time when he wasn't smiling. 
Prayer for Family and Friends,
🙏God Rest Mike🙏

OBITUARY

Michael J. Tilbury

January 20, 1966 – December 22, 2018

C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home

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