Michael “Mike” Deal of Alpharetta, GA passed away on September 16, 2023 at the age of 73. Born on January 25, 1950, Mike was the eldest of six children, growing up in Toccoa, GA. His own father’s “Big A Feed Store” would influence Mike to build a career at Agri-Associates as an executive recruiter for agricultural companies.
A proud marketing graduate of the University of Georgia, Mike was an active alumnus. He served as the president of the house corporation for UGA’s Delta Tau Delta chapter for forty years. As a Sanford Stadium season ticket holder for over thirty years, he rarely missed a home game to cheer on the Dawgs. After a Bulldog win, Mike could frequently be seen the next morning at church donning a red sport coat and Georgia cufflinks in support of his beloved team.
Mike was also an active member in his church community. A member of First Baptist Church of Roswell since the 80’s, he was involved in many facets of the church. Mike served the congregation as an ordained deacon. He also had a special affinity for children, excitedly volunteering year after year as a crew leader for Vacation Bible School. His greatest contribution, however, was the Wednesday night Children’s Missions Ministry as the Director of the elementary boys Royal Ambassador (RAs) program for over twenty years.
While he was a fisher of men, cultivating Christian faith in young boys, he was a literal avid fisherman as well. When not at church or at football games, Mike’s next favorite place was the lake. He proudly held the treasurer position for the Roswell Bass Club until his passing.
A man of great magnitude, Mike’s legacy is profound. He is survived by his wife, Debbie and their daughter, Sarah. He is also survived by his brother, Jeffery Deal and sisters, Kelly Adam and Karen Deal Meiners. A visitation for family and friends will take place at Roswell Funeral Home & Green Lawn Cemetery (950 Mansell Road, Roswell, GA 30076) on Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 6:00-8:30 PM. The Celebration of Life will be on Friday, September 22nd at First Baptist Church of Roswell (710 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell, GA 30075) at 1:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that you donate in memory of Mike Deal to one of the following charitable organizations:
Northside Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute: https://give.northside.com/ways-to-give/donate/
First Baptist Roswell, General Fund: https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/4032390
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.roswellfuneralhome.com for the Deal family.
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