Mike was born June 10, 1949 in High Point, the son of the late James Milo Arey and Ora Lillie Howard. He graduated from High Point Central High School and attended GTCC. He was also an Eagle Scout recipient.
Mike was an active member of Hayworth Wesleyan church serving in many capacities until his health would not allow. He retired from Xpedex (International Paper/Dillard Paper/Plastics) after over 27 years of service. He was an avid Tar Heels and Carolina Panthers fan and collector of Jerry Garcia/Grateful Dead ties (he had close to 300). Mike was a lover of animals, especially cats and dogs of which he had many over the years. You rarely saw Mike without an animal in his lap and he so enjoyed feeding the birds and raccoons.
Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Susan Davis Arey; a daughter, Shannon Arey Watson (Randy) of Burlington; a son, Mitch Arey; grandchildren, Emma and Dylan; and a sister, Melba Lynn Reagan (Steve). He was preceded in death by his son, Michael K. Arey, Jr.
A Celebration of Mike’s life will be held Thursday January 27th at 3pm at Sechrest Davis Funeral Home. Visitation will be immediately after. (The family wishes to ask everyone to please wear a mask.)
Memorials may be directed to an animal shelter of your choice or to Hayworth Wesleyan Church.
