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Michael Jimenez Obituary

Michael Thomas "Smack" Jimenez

Lansing

Age 39, passed away November 8, 2014. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Seberiano Jimenez and Elizabeth Wood. He is survived by:  his wife, Nichelle; children, Michael Jr., Daijai, Mikeiah, Danika, Aaliyah, and Amirrah; father, Marcos; mother, Bonnie (Troy) Getter; sister, Shawn (Omar) Pam; step-brother, Aaron Getter; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr. Jimenez will lie in repose Monday, November 17, 9am-1pm, at First Assembly of God of Greater Lansing, 2717 West Road, East Lansing, MI 48823. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. Arrangements by Riley Funeral Home, Lansing. Memories and condolences at rileyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Nov. 14, 2014.

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Todd V Montgomery

November 8, 2025

Another year Mikey. Time won't change how much you're missed. Still love all of ya'll

Todd V Montgomery

November 8, 2023

Can't ever forget that smile. See you in heaven

Todd Montgomery

November 8, 2020

Always in my heart, thoughts and prayers Mikey!!!

Todd Montgomery

November 10, 2019

Hey Mikey just thinking about you and keeping you and family in my daily prayers. I still look at you pic when you were a kid, always upbeat and a smile not far behind. I love and miss all you guys a lot. I'll see again though, Todd

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Todd Montgomery

August 9, 2016

Mikey it's been so long since I've seen you or the family, but I hope to see you all in heaven on day. You were like a son to me. I still have pictures of you as a young teenager, always happy and smiling. That's how I will always remember you.

Love Todd Montgomery
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Todd Montgomery

August 9, 2016

Rahman Hall

November 22, 2014

Well miss you homie

audrey goelz

November 21, 2014

I did not know you, but my thoughts and prayers are with yourfamily. May you rip.

Christine Buhs

November 18, 2014

You will be missed my baby cousin I love you always . Your cousin Chrissy Buhs and family my prayers go out to your babies.

j cleezy

November 18, 2014

Gone too soon !! Rest in peace Smack !! South side

November 17, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Lord be with you, heaven has gained another ANGEL

Knuckies

November 17, 2014

Had some really great times together Mickey! You were always there when I needed you most, thank you for that!!! R.I.P

annie curry

November 17, 2014

Rip mike aka big smack gone but Never for gotten we love you and miss you friend gone to soon your spirit will live on

Al Lopez

November 16, 2014

You will be missed, Love you

Angel Webb-Alfaro

November 15, 2014

R.I.P Mikey. You were always so fun to be around. I will always and forever remember and cherish the laughs we had.

Michael Brock

November 15, 2014

Rest in Heaven Big Smack gone too soon. God Bless our condolences.

November 15, 2014

rip smack. from lawn king of lansing a.k.a Lansing Area Lawn Care,LLC

Amber Sierra

November 15, 2014

You will be forever missed, we all love u smack!

Malcolm Mac-dee hayes

November 15, 2014

rip Mike ''big smack''Jimenez u will be missed.

Jason Moore

November 14, 2014

We going to miss you. I will never forget our good times. going to car shows. An you coming up to the shop..

christina medina

November 14, 2014

U will b forever missed..never forgotten. R.I.p..

Kevin Butler

November 14, 2014

I will miss you bro

Nichole Burnham

November 14, 2014

Prayers to the family during this tragedy. God will always get you through the storm..

John Edmond

November 14, 2014

Mickey..You will always be remembered for the funny person I've grown up with back at Woodcreek Elementary. May your soul live forever.

Nichole Garvie

November 14, 2014

Always hold your loved ones tight, you never know what tomorrow will bring. You will always be in our hearts, love you to peices.

Nichole Garvie

November 14, 2014

I miss being able to hug you couple times a week. It made work a lil better knowing you would be up there and I could talk junk with ya! Rest in Heaven Smack. Love you Bunches

Sheila n Rance Parker

November 14, 2014

Mike...you will be greatly missed by many. So many good memories from waaayy bk in the day. Still can't believe your gone. U was taken wayyyy too soon. Seems like yesterday we were all chillin in pinebrook together. Rest in Peace Cuz...

Sarah Wagner

November 14, 2014

I will remember you forever and will miss those bear hugs and silly faces you make my dear friend. Miss you!!

Nichole every

November 14, 2014

U will 4ever be missed an never forgotten sending love and prayers from my family to yours....

Nichole every

November 14, 2014

U will 4ever be missed an never forgotten sending love and prayers from my family to yours....

Tracy Boyd

November 14, 2014

Missing you... Always remembering the fun we shared my cousin... You were an awesome brother, cousin, father, husband, son and best friend... I will always keep your memory alive in my heart ?... Gone too soon... You will always be remembered!!!

Keven Felder

November 14, 2014

I have found memories of Mikee.. and I NEVER would have thought in a million years that he would have been taken away from us so soon. He was the COOLEST Most down to earth guy anyone would have the pleasure of meeting. He will be sorely missed!

netta bush

November 14, 2014

Mikey I will never forget u and how u use to joke and play around I'm truly gonna miss u and our talks see u at the crossroads my friend. Much luv netta!!

stacy watson

November 14, 2014

Sorry to hear this sending prayers to your family n my life time friends. May God be with u all in this time of need. Alot of good crazy memories of back in the day on the southside Sheffield area stomping grounds.

November 14, 2014

Sorry to here about your loss. Sheila Richards

Ashley Konwerski

November 14, 2014

I'm still in shock and extremely saddened by your passing! RIP Mike! May God comfort your loved ones during this difficult time! Forever missed, Never forgotten!

November 14, 2014

R.I.H BIG SMACK
You will truly be missed
You maybe gone but you will never be You will live on thru all of us even more so your kids

CYNTHIA BENAVIDES

November 14, 2014

THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY..MAY GOD SEE OVER YOU, AS YOU GO THROUGH THIS LOSS,

Danny Buchanan

November 14, 2014

I miss you man ...im still in shock about this, I hope you & all the rest of my friends that have passed on have a big party in the sky, love you man..... see you at the crossroads brother ... rest in heaven Mikey J

Tara Green

November 14, 2014

RIP MIKEY! SUCH A GREAT MAN! PRAYERS TO HIS FAMILY!

Terilynn Wallace

November 14, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family

Carol Archer

November 14, 2014

To live in hearts we left behind, is not to die. Rest in heaven my dear friend.

phillp hernandez

November 14, 2014

Mike Jim (smack) was a stand up guy that will be truly missed but never forgotten my thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family. He is now an Angel watching over every one he was close with R.I.P Mike Jim you will be truly missed

D Simp

November 14, 2014

Rest Easy my boy your surely missed

Lydia (Lira) Barrios

November 14, 2014

Dear Mike, I am deeply saddened to learn of your son's passing. May our Lord Jesus Christ give you comfort in your sorrow. I will be praying for you and your family. Love you.

Renee Morgan

November 14, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all <3

Brandy Gray

November 14, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the family! So sorry for you all's loss may GOD comfort you all in this time of need! God BLESS you ALL!!!!

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