Mike had worked as a plumber and enjoyed reading, cooking, repairing and modifying 4-wheel drive Jeeps and off-road 4-wheeling/Jeeping. He liked learning about history and historical events. He was very compassionate toward animals and loved his cat, “Kity” very much. Kity was like another family member to him. He was always ready to help others when needed. All his neighbors knew Mike, and they treated him as one of their own family members. He was very well known in the neighborhood. Mike was a very compassionate, loving and giving individual.
He is survived by his father, Suryaram Joshi of Columbia, SC; sister, Tejal Joshi Jones (Howard L. Jones, Jr.) of Columbia, SC; brother, Jay Joshi (Bonnie) of Hopkins, SC; nieces, Cameron Joshi of Pelzer, SC and Haley Joshi of Hopkins, SC along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins from India.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to the ASPCA at aspca.org.