I am feeling a great loss not having my friend and mentor Mike around. Mike and I served our local KIWANS Club together. Since he was a past president I greatly respected his advice and guidance when it became my turn. It was an honor and a pleasure to be around Mike. I especially enjoyed his sense of humor and that twinkle in his eye. Mike was a role model to me as a man, a veteran, a patriot and a Christian. I look forward to seeing you again in Paradise Mike. 

Your friend,

Ray George

It’s Michael’s  soft voice and grin that made you think he was up to something that I remember most.I was blessed to know him even for a short while.

My condolences.

Rhonda

I first met Michael and Susan at pinochle. Michael would always comment on my laugh and would tell me not to apologize if I made a mistake at cards. He made me feel so welcome and I will miss his great stories and impish grin. From all the great photos that were shared,  it looks like you had a wonderful life Michael. I was so lucky to meet you.
Love,
Mary

Grandpa/Great Grandpa was such a special and one of a kind spirit that we feel  extremely lucky to have known. He loved his grandson Rick with all he had, and he continued that love onto Rick’s daughter Charlotte. Grandpa made everyone feel like they were the only person in the room when he spoke to you and was the warmest, wisest, and kindest soul we have known and we wish Charlotte had a little more time with him to experience that rare kind of love. We will miss him terribly, but are so thankful for the time we had with him. 
Love, Mary Kate, Rick and Charlotte 

My brother and I have always had a great love for one another. Even though we were eighteen years apart he always treated me with Love, affection, and respected the person I was. I was his Itty Bitty. When  I was born he was going into the Army.  Mike came to  the hospital to visit his new sister and the nurse actually thought he was my father   “Mike says no I’m her big brother”. My brother  and I have talked about this for all of our lives. I looked up to my brother with the utmost respect. I will definitely miss him and all his stories.  I loved him very much. God Bless. 

Love your Itty Bitty,  Megan

Uncle Mike was always a joyful happy person. He was so special to me and my family. He was more than an uncle to me. I will always carry him in my heart and will always know he is watching over me. If you ever got to meet him you were truly blessed. Love you Uncle Mike always and forever. 

Your niece Kelly 

I meet Susan and Michael the first month we moved in July 2007.
Both instantly became my dearest friends. Thru out the years Mike taught me many life lessons.  First he drove me all around the golf courses for me to be able photograph our mutual love of Birds and Nature.
Next he taught be how use my long range golf clubs. I still have the coaster with my notes on it!  Every time Gale and I played and it was a long drive we'd say do a  "Michael shot"! 
Every year for Michael's birthday I would make him a pineapple upside down cake like we did in the 70's. No cherries please. I was honored that he looked forward to it every year.
We often played pinochle but more often  there were five of us who played Texas Holdem once a month. He taught me to remember the  Flop, Turn, and River when  dealing. If I remember correctly he won more than anybody.
How many of his friends grandchildren got a boat ride from Mr. Mike? Our Nathan always looked forward to it!
Gosh he was a busy guy but always there if you needed him.
As we go thru life we have many friends, however, we have only a few who really care and love you. Michael was my best guy friend, he always made feel special and I will truly miss him. I'll always cherish that special bond that we had.

I have known Michael for almost 14 years. One of the first things we talked about was fishing in the ponds at St James. He was gracious enough to take me with him to all the ponds that he fished and told me how to fish them. It was a generous gesture that I have continued to provide to anyone who asks me about pond fishing. I loved his funny stories that he shared with me. To me it showed what a full life he had. I am ten years younger than Michael, so I often told him that I wanted to be just like him when I grew up. I wanted to have the carefree abandon that he always demonstrated wherever he was. Everyone was his friend. He always made you feel comfortable. I wanted to have the ability to enjoy every day like he did. He loved life and it showed through with that impish smile of his. Michael I will continue to be just like you as I continue to grow up. You were my inspiration. You were also my best friend and you will always be with me. "The Kid"

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Michael Rolland Clune

January 28, 1936 – September 22, 2021

Peacock, Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service

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