Michael (Mike) Terry Speck's Obituary
Michael (Mike) Terry Speck, 68, passed away December 2, 2015 at Baptist Hospital Desoto. Mike was born June 7, 1947 in Memphis. He is survived by his wife Barbara Luzier Speck, daughter Hollie Joyner, sons Jeremy Speck (Carrie) and Terry Speck, brothers Bill Speck (Charlotte), Richard Speck (Janet), and grandchildren Garrett Joyner, Logan, Landon, and Lilly Speck. Mike was known as son, brother, uncle, husband, Dad, and Pop to his loving family. Mike’s family was always his first concern and provided for them by working different shifts at places including the Firestone plant, Newell Home Hardware, Binswanger Glasscraft, Southern Fabricators, Memphis Machinery, and most recently at FedEx as a Sort Systems Maintenance Technician. Mike valued and treasured the many lasting friendships made during those years. He found time to enjoy drag racing at Lakeland in the 70’s, camping, fishing, golfing and any excuse for a fun family gathering! He was a member of Decatur-Trinity Christian Church and formerly a member of Macon Christian and Raleigh Christian Churches. The family will receive friends from 12-1 pm, Monday, December 7 at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, Memphis, with the funeral service following at 1 pm. Interment will follow in the cemetery.Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119. “Celebrating Life… Behind the Stone Wall”
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