Michael Dean French

Birth date: Mar 20, 1955 Death date: Jan 1, 2015

Michael Dean French Born 3/20/1955 in Sikeston Missouri, raised in New Madrid Missouri passed away peacefully at his home in Millington Tennessee January 1, 2015. He is survived by his sons Eric, Jeremy, and Justin, parents Gene a Read Obituary

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Bob Reinisch

563w ago

On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (On USSVI), we offer our sincere condolences to Eric, Jeremy, and Justin, parents Gene and Lucy French, sisters Jeana, Karen, and Julie, brothers Nick, Joe, John and Pat and all of the French family and friends in your loss and sorrow. May God whisper peace into your hearts and comfort and heal them. We are grateful for Michael’s service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our “Brother of the Dolphin” … “Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country.” — Chaplain Bob Reinisch, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI

Zachary Obermiller

563w ago

Mr. Mike with the yellow hair, It hurts me to know that your gone from this world, but I do hope that you know you will never be gone from my heart. I’m very blessed to be able to look back at the memories I have with you and know that my childhood and my life wouldn’t be the same without them. It seems like yesterday we were driving down the road in your prized camero or going out to the river to fish or making breakfast in the morning on days you stayed the night with my sister and I. Those memories and countless others will forever be a part of me and will be some of the first things that come to mind when my son asks me what my childhood was like. You’ve touched the lives of me and my family and none of us would be who we are today without you. Just know that I will forever carry your memory wherever I go. In my mind, in my heart and in my name. Rest in peace Mr. Mike with the yellow hair.

Joe French

563w ago

I’m heart broken but so glad you found peace, so long brother. Love, Joe

Memorial Park

563w ago

Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Michael Dean French.

Joe Obermiller

563w ago

Mike tribute Our friend Mike I don’t know that there are words that are adequate enough for me to use to describe what Mike meant to me and my family. He was our friend, my brother, my son’s Godfather and namesake. Many was the day when we shared a laugh or a meal, a cold beer always was accompanied by a hearty chuckle. With an ever patient ear mixed in with some wisdom or the sage advice he often imparted on my children, Mike was more than a friend, he was a part of our family. I trusted him with my children when they were young and they took to him immediately. We had no relatives who lived close by so when my son was born it was Mike who watched our daughter while we were at the hospital, bringing her up to take a look at her new baby brother. Where ever he was,when he wasn’t stationed at Kings bay we would keep in contact and he would often speak to the kids when we talked. He kept in contact with them through the years even calling them while they were at college with a word or two of encouragement and advice. He welcomed us into his life just as we welcomed him into ours. It has been an Honor and a Privilege to have had him in our lives and the world is a better place to us because of him. Every parent always wants their children to grow up to be people of honor and distinction, Mr and Mrs French, Mike did! A better man anyone would be hard pressed to find. He was the salt of the earth and a gracious and honorable man. I am proud to have known him, and proud to have my son carry his name. He will be missed but we shall FOREVER have the memories of him that have been etched into our hearts to keep him alive. I end this tribute with a final wish to my friend and brother. Fair winds and Following Seas to you Mike as you sail through the kingdom of heaven to take your place in the presence of the Lord. Please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences for the loss of the truly wonderful Friend and Man who Mike was. God Bless you all. Joe and Karen Obermiller

Jessica Obermiller

563w ago

It has been more than a pleasure having you as a part of my life. Childhood for my brother and I would not have been the same without life sized plush tigers, Corky’s BBQ sauce and learning about fishing. You always brought with you a huge smile and an adventure each time you visited. Even when you moved away, you were far from forgotten. I appreciate that I did not go forgotten to you, it was so nice hearing from you as I was growing up and making sure I was headed down a good path. Thank you Mr. Mike with the yellow hair for all the laughs, surprises, advice and encouragement and I hope I have made you proud.Rest peacefully the only Mr. Mike with the yellow hair.

Memorial Park

563w ago

Let It Snow was purchased for the family of Michael Dean French.

Gordon, Gene And Anu

563w ago

Gordon, Gene and Anu purchased the Strength & Solace Spray for the family of Michael Dean French.

Mike Devine

563w ago

RIP Shipmate we have the watch. Sailor rest your oar.

Waino Salo

563w ago

We shared good times aboard the USS ALASKA SSBN 732, a Nuclear Missile Submarine for 4 years and there was no one finer than Mike !!!!!! A stand up guy with a heart for all !!!!!! We just talked about the Reunion days before his passing and he was stoked to see his fellow shipmates !!!! We will miss you brother !!!

Joe Obermiller

563w ago

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