He owned his own landscaping business, Great Lakes Horticulture, and liked to fish in his spare time.
He was preceded in death by his father; sister, Paula Wickens and two nephews, David and Joseph Alvarado. He is survived by his mother; his siblings, Daniel (Marcy), Brenda, and Stephanie; his nieces and nephews, Jonathan, Caroline, and Natalie; and his dog, Duke.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.greastlansing.com.