Michael Williams Farabaugh

Michael Williams Farabaugh, 68, of Morgantown died Tuesday, March 21, 2017 in his home. He was born May 7, 1948 in Norwalk, CT to David Farabaugh and Dorothy Williams Farabaugh. He was a freelance photographer, and the director of the Lucas Oil Motorcycle Division. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Debby Crotty Farabaugh; a son Ryan Farabaugh and wife Holly of Morgantown; a sister, Nano Farabaugh of Elkhart, IN; a brother, David Farabaugh and wife Sherri of Thornton, CO; and a granddaughter, Phebe Lynn Farabaugh. He was preceded in death by his parents. His friends knew him for his honesty, integrity and loyalty. Family and Friendship were the most important things in his life. Michael was one of the founding members of ABATE of Indiana and the Motorcycle Rights Foundation; he was instrumental in starting the motorcycle safety program in Indiana; he was inducted into three different Motorcycle Halls of Fame; was a board member of American Motorcyclist Association for 30 years; started the Miracle Ride which is a huge fund raiser for Riley Hospital for Children; started MDA motorcycle events; was a lobbyist for motorcyclist rights; his last endeavor was to author a book Freewheelin’, documenting his photographic inspirations of traveling on 2 wheels throughout North America. His life could be summed up by saying he was the most avid motorcyclist in the world. There will be a Memorial Service on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 11:00 AM in Bond-Mitchell Funeral Home, 1682 State Road 135 North, Nashville, IN. There will be a gathering of family and friends 2 hours prior to the service. A pitch in celebration will take place after the service at the Farabaugh residence. If friends so desire, Memorial Contributions may be made to Riley Hospital for Children, 705 Riley Hospital Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46202.