Michael Funk

Family-Placed Death Notice

FUNK, Michael MICHAEL KELLY FUNK Beloved father, husband, son, brother and friend Michael Kelly Funk, of Acworth Georgia, was called into heaven on October 24, 2011. A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday at McEachern United Methodist Church in Powder Springs, GA with Rev. Brian Tillman officiating. Michael was born in LaSalle Illinois on September 24th, 1967. He spent his early childhood in southern California and then his high school years in West Lafayette Indiana. Michael was a passionate person, his drive for excellence was evident from an early age. While attending West Lafayette High School, Michael was Indiana's state debate champion and recipient of the Phil N. Eskew Mental Attitude Award 1984-1985. The recipients of this award, nominated by their principal and coach, must excel in mental attitude, scholarship, leadership and athletic ability in football. Michael was also a fierce competitor on the football and baseball fields. His senior year, Michael was co-captain of his football team and led them to the state finals. Michael attended Wabash College on the prestigious Lilly Scholarship: character, creativity, and academic accomplishment, the highest ranking award offered by the college. Michael excelled in academics, but his accomplishments in football and baseball are what make him a legend at Wabash. He was a two-time, First Team All-American receiver. He led the nation in receiving in 1989. His 9.7 catches per game in 1989 remain a record for one season, as does his average of 6 catches per game in his 38-game career. Michael was also First Team All-Conference in Baseball in 1988 when he hit .412 in league games. Michael was inducted in the Wabash Hall of Fame in 1999. After college, Michael shortly worked for Price Waterhouse before starting his own medical billing business, Healthtech Dynamics, at the age of 24 in Los Angeles, California. Within a few years, he sold his company to PerSe Technologies where he also was hired as vice president of sales. This role took him to Georgia, where he eventually left Perse to pursue his entrepreneurial dream. In 2003, Michael founded Anodyne Health, a medical billing and business intelligence company. His ability to "wow" physicians with his unique vision of presenting data, gained him great respect in the industry. In growing Anodyne, Michael was greatly assisted with venture capitol funding which culminated in the successful acquisition of Anodye by Athena Health in 2009. Michael was currently employed at Athena. Michael's biggest accomplishment in life was as a devoted husband and father. Michael married his wife Christie in 1995 and they have 3 children Chris, Ellie and John. He was actively involved in coaching youth baseball and was loved by all of his players and parents. Michael's passing leaves a great hole in many of our hearts. His impact, whether it be as a husband, father, friend or colleague will leave a tremendous mark. We are all better people because we knew Michael Kelly Funk. A Celebration of Life Reception will immediately follow the service at The Governors Towne Club in the clubhouse, 4200 Governors Towne Drive, Acworth, GA. 30101. Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta will be handling the arrangements. www.mayeswarddobbins.com