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Jeffry MICHAEL Obituary
Age 50, of Winchester, TN. We lost Jeff on August 3rd, 2022, due to a heart attack at his residence. He was a Special Education teacher at the Franklin Middle School in Cowan, TN. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on August 8, 1971. He graduated from Hamilton High school in 1989. He attended the University of Kentucky on a baseball scholarship, where he received his Bachelors and Master's degree in Special Education. He had an exceptional baseball career which started at HHS and then went on to play for UK. He was then drafted by the Baltimore Orioles minor leagues. Other teams included were Midland, Cincinnati Spirits, Tennessee Tomahawks and Albany Polecats. He leaves behind his devoted mother Etta Bakst, father Jeff Michael (Lana), his children, Kylea and Jamie Michael, step-sister Jordyn Slotta, step-children Kazdin and Slayton Wild, aunts Sue Nugent and Wilma Combs, beloved cousins Gidget Gafford (John), Tiffany McGhee (Chris), Brittany Setser and Ricky Setser (Hannah), Riley Wilmot, Hayden and Roma Gafford and Mike Garrett (Beth). His devoted friend Rodger Stewart, and a wide circle of Baseball friends, coaches and teachers. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Vernon (Dee) and Juanita Pierson, grandparents Betty and Calvin Michael, his cousin "brother" Shawn Setser and Dustin Setser. A special thanks for the generosity, to Gidget and John Gafford, Kyle and Kristin Decker and Todd Riley. Jeff would want this to be a Celebration of Life. A memorial will be celebrated at Rose Hill Mausoleum Chapel on Saturday, September 10th from 1-3pm. The family is requesting in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Memorial Fund/Etta Bakst at 5/3rd Bank in Jeff's memory.
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Ryan bohanan
August 19, 2024
he was a good teacher
Lori E Gilbert
November 20, 2023
There's not a day that goes by when I don't think about you and the positive influence you had on my life when you were my teacher. You weren't just my teacher. You were also my friend and second father figure for me with a heart of gold. It hurts me to know that you're gone but I know that you still believed in me and what I'm capable of doing with my life. I'll never forget you. I love you and I miss you so much. Blessed be until we meet again on the other side.
Tom Keefe /GM Cincinnati Spirit
September 9, 2022
"Snake" made his team and teammates better. His life was a success story in so many ways. The "Spirit" is with you. Thoughts and prayers to Etta & family.
Michelle (Schurger) Zellner
August 27, 2022
My deepest sympathy to Jeff´s kids, family, and friends! He was my best guy friend starting at Lincoln Elementary! He made me laugh sooo much through all the years! I loved him for always making me smile and having a fun time whether in class or outside of the classroom. He was an awesome baseball player and friend! RIP Jeff!
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Tiffany McGhee
August 21, 2022
I will miss you Jeff, my heart just aches. You meant more to me than you know! Not just my cousin, but a brother What I would do to hear you call me "kiddo" one more time! Love you Snake, with all my heart Rest easy cuz!
Sue Nugent
August 21, 2022
A loving memory to a very special nephew, he was like a son to me and he will deeply be missed. I will always cherish our special memories together. Condolences to his Dad Jeff Michael & Lana and his Mom Etta Michael.
Linda Rymer-Brunner
August 21, 2022
Jeffry, you had a good heart, and were the kindness young man I've know. I'm proud to call you my cousin. Your mom adored you from the day you were born, and we were all proud of your accomplishments. RIP sweetheart, you are in God's hands now.
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