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AKOURY, JR,
MICHAEL THOMAS
Ocala - Michael Thomas Akoury, Jr., 76 of Ocala, Florida passed at his home December 1, 2012. Born in Bennington, Vermont November 29, 1936. A graduate of St. Mary's Academy, Hoosick Falls, NY, Mike attended Malvern Preparatory School, Malvern, Pa. and Villanova University, Villanova, Pa.
Raised at the family home, the State Line, in North Bennington, Vt, he worked with his parents in their restaurant. On the sale of the restaurant Mike followed in the footsteps of his father entering standardbred racing as a trainer/driver in the Northeast.
Relocating with his family to Jacksonville, Mike became an in demand farrier for all breeds in the Jacksonville/Ocala area. At the age of 50, Mike began a new career with his bloodstock agency, Iron Horse Agency, which he established at his Dramein Farm in Ocala. In a normal transition he then began training thoroughbreds under his J & T Racing Stable colors campaigning his charges at numerous race tracks.
Along with training, Mike was very active in the Westport High School Future Farmers of America. He was a recipient of a citation from the National FFA in appreciation for the encouragement, cooperation and assistance he gave to the organization. Mike's friendship, caring and warmth, along with his infectious smile will be remembered and missed by all.
He is survived by Susan M. King, his companion of many years, their son Robert Earl King of Ocala; sons Anthony Michael Akoury, Robert James Akoury; daughter Brenda Akoury Poliquin, Jacksonville; their mother Helen Brooks Akoury, Ocala; step daughter Alyssa King Murphy, Pensacola; sisters Marie Akoury Monahan, Longport, NJ and Margaret Akoury Lynch, Essex, MA; grandchildren Sean Singleton, Anthony Thomas Akoury, Jacksonville; great grandchild Thomas Richard Akoury; nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 5th at the Ocala Breeders Sales Company Auditorium, 1701 SW 60th Avenue, Ocala from 2-5pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Westport High School Future Farmers of America, 3733 SW 80th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34481.
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I own a dream of a horse. She's my pride and joy. I see that Michael was once her trainer. I have never had the chance to meet Michael. I just know that Ms. Mio means the world to me and it was truly sad to find that her trainer had passed when I started to research her history. May there be a special place in heaven for leaving me such a blessing and a friend in Ms. Mio.
Thank you and R.I.P
Amie Dampier
July 14, 2013
To the "Horse Whisperer" - You were a great friend and neighbor - thoughtful and always there when Gio needed you. You will be and are missed immensly. May the Lord wrap his arms around you as he welcomes you home... Our prayers are with your family in this time of loss, Gio and Donna
January 4, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Whitley Yandle Greinke
December 18, 2012
You will be greatly missed, my thoughts & prayers with Tony & Robbie.
Tami & Emil Martin
December 18, 2012
Hope they have Tabouli up there!
Tricia Zimmerman
December 18, 2012
May you be comforted by the scripture found at MATTHEW 5:4.
December 17, 2012
Good bye my friend...I will miss you..
Suzanne Maxwell
December 17, 2012
To my dear friend Mike, you will be missed so much. You were a great friend/"Dad" to me. Say hello to my mom and dad for me. Love and Miss you.
Mary Wiz Johnson
mary Wiz Johnson
December 17, 2012
great horsemen. you will be missed.
steven crown
December 17, 2012
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