Anthony Jerome

Mike

On August 9, 1968 a bouncing baby boy Anthony Jerome Mike, was born to Bishop Edward T. and Sis. Lottie Mike, Sr. Lovingly know as Tony, the young boy whose smile brightened the lives of all who knew him, grew to become a special young man who always showed concern for others.

Being reared in a loving Christian home, Tony engaged in a personal relationship with the Lord at an early age at Foundation Temple Church, Cottondale, FL. He along with his brothers Edward, Jr. and Charles played drums and participated in church activities.

Many of Tony's greatest childhood memories were filled with his siblings and Boy Scout Troop 773, where his dad was Troop Master. As a scout, he reciprocated his parental instructions and faith by continuing to develop character, citizenship, and personal fitness. Tony was a 1986 graduate of Vernon High School and a graduate of the United Electronics Institute, where he excelled in academics. His dedication to honor God and country were evidenced when he enlisted in the United States Army and retired after attaining the rank of Sergeant. Some of Tony's awards and honors were: Army Achievement Medal, Army Lapel Button, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army good Conduct Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer's Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Driver and Mechanic Badge with Bar.

Tony's greatest adult memories are complimented and fulfilled by his beautiful wife Elisa. He was a supportive, kind, courteous and reverent husband and doting father to his blessed children.

On Tuesday, April 14, Tony completed his earthly journey. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Charlie Mike and Madie Baker.

He will be dearly missed by his wife Elisa, children Tonnie, Antonio, Terrance and Nathaniel all of Riverdale, GA and SSgt Nicholas (Gara) Mike of Okinawa, Japan; his parents Bishop Edward T. and Sis. Lottie Mike, Sr.; his brothers Edward (Desirae) Mike, Jr. and Charles (Nicole) Mike; his maternal grandparents Alexander and Madie Brown of Ebro, FL, aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of loving family members and sorrowing friends.

Home Going Services will be held 11 A.M. CST, Saturday, April 25, 2015 from the sanctuary of Oak Grove Baptist Church of Ebro, Florida with pastor, Rev. Carl Jett and Elder William Brown, officiating. Committal Services will follow in the St. Luke Memorial Gardens of Vernon, Florida with Military Honors.

The family will receive friends on Friday, April 24, 2015 from 5-7 P.M. in the Chapel of Cooper Funeral Home of Chipley, Florida. Mr. Mike will lie in state at the church on Saturday from 10 AM. Until time for services to start at 11 A.M. The Cooper Funeral Home of Chipley, Florida in charge of arrangements.