Arthur “Art” E. Mickler of Macon passed away Saturday January 15, 2011, in a local nursing home. Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, January 29, 2011 at New Heights Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Johnson officiating. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial contributions be made to: New Heights Baptist church, 158 Lamar Road, Macon, Georgia 31220, Evercare Hospice, 4875 Riverside drive, Suite 104, Macon, Georgia 31210 or Bolingreen Nursing Center, 529 Bolingreen Drive, Macon, Georgia 31210.
Mr. Mickler was born in Gadsden, Alabama to the late Lillie Shaw and Henry Alfred Mickler. He was the owner/ operator of Mickler’s Sporting Goods and a member of New Heights Baptist Church. Through his love for fishing, he was instrumental in bringing many Bass tournaments to Georgia for which he received an award from Bass Pro Shops. He preceded in death by his second mother Alice Mickler and 7 brothers and 4 sisters.
Mr. Mickler is survived by his wife of 67 years: Dorothy M. Mickler of Macon, 4 Brothers: John E., Lindberg, William, and Paul; 3 Sisters: Mary Johnson, Dot Sayward and Betty Reed. Several Nieces and Nephews
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Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery has charge of arrangements.
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