Michael was born on August 18, 1962 in Kingsport, Tennessee. He graduated from
Dobyns-Bennett High School.
He earned an accounting degree at East Tennessee State University in 1983. Michael continued
on to be a very hardworking, successful CPA and accountant at J103, Unum, and most recently
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee where he was the manager of financial systems. He was a
cycling enthusiast and often helped out at East Ridge Bicycles.
Michael was always a helping hand when he could be. Whether it was helping someone get the
right bike or installing a home speaker system for a friend; he shared his skills with everyone.
In his freetime, he enjoyed cycling, spending time with his four children, traveling, listening
disco music at top volume, and creating the best home and car sound systems.
Michael is survived by his mother, Rosalind Smith, and his sister, Jackie (Mark) Salyers, as well
as his four children, Isaac, Rachel, Sarah, and Luke.
Family, Friends, and others who touched Michael’s life are invited to the Chattanooga Funeral
Home, 5401 TN-153, Hixson, TN, on Thursday, June 28, 2018 from 12:00-2:00pm for the
receiving of friends. The funeral service will be held at 2:00pm immediately following.