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Michael McElveen Obituary

Michael “Bubba” McElveen, 44, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2016 with his loving family at his bedside. He was born on November 18, 1971 in Norwalk, Connecticut to Everlean Williamson McElveen of Norwalk, CT. and the late Deacon Haywood McElveen, Sr. Michael previously served as a Physical Director of George Washington Carver Community Center and was a committed founder of Teaching Mentoring Through Basketball (TMT). He was a member of El Shaddai Ministry of Norwalk. Michael’s memory will be treasured by his mother; Mrs. Everlean Williamson McElveen, two sisters; Jacqueline McElveen Brickhouse and Evelyn Shirell Rogers, two brothers; Pastor Haywood McElveen, Jr. (Marion) and Mark McElveen (Betty), a devoted girlfriend; Michele Felder and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, godchildren, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 15, 2016 from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM, followed by a service of celebration at 11:00 AM at Grace Baptist Church, 17 West Ave. Norwalk, CT. with Rev. Dr. Lindsay Curtis officiating. Entombment will follow at Mt. Grove Cemetery, Bridgeport, CT. Services entrusted to Downer Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Michael’s memory to TMT Basketball, P.O. Box 134, Norwalk, CT. 06852, Contact Terrence Fuller @ 203-515-7775 [email protected].

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Published by The Hour on Apr. 13, 2016.

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keyla

May 8, 2016

thought of you today...I know you kissed your mom...please watch over all of us...send me another rainbow!love ya

Crystal Fleming

May 7, 2016

Mike you are truly missed.

Dale and Buffy Simmons

April 19, 2016

To Mrs. Mac and Family,
May God comfort and keep you in this time of sorrow. Sorry We could not make the home going for Bubba. The Carver will not be the same and everybody will miss him..
God bless!

Debbie Young

April 18, 2016

My condolences to The McElveen Family

April 17, 2016

A GOLDEN heart stopped beating...my friend forever...always loved...no dupllications..I will always miss you and think of you...you touched so many lives besides mines...watch over me...see you again♥

Gregory Riley

April 16, 2016

McElveen Family,

We offer our deepest sympathy and prayers to your family.

Gregory Sr, Sandra,& Gregory Riley II

Karen Haywood

April 15, 2016

To Jackie and family, My condolences to your family and may the comfort of God help you all thru this difficult time. LOL.

Danita Hall

April 15, 2016

McElveen Family-My heart aches as yours. Mike was always good with everyone especially the kids. Its never easy when a love one dies but trust and believe his wonderful spirit will always be with you. He is rejoicing in heaven seeing his dad, big brother and our God.

Thomasina

April 15, 2016

In loving memory of a truly wonderful person. You will be missed!

April 15, 2016

Prayers up for Michael. God's blessings and comfort to the family during their hour of sorrow. You are in my thoughts henceforth and forever. Teri McCready Langhorn, Norwalk, Connecticut

Sly & Wendy Jennings

April 15, 2016

To The McElveen Family
May you all find comfort & peace in God during this difficult time.. Your Son, Brother, Uncle & Friend is finally resting, he will always be a great person & gave to all especially to the young .. He will be missed by everyone near & far..
God Bless you all.. Prayers go out to you.
His Legacy & Memory will live on..

Kevin Canty

April 15, 2016

R.I.P Bubba you will be sadly missed by all of us.

Mr. & Mrs Johnnie Lee

April 14, 2016

My condolences to the family in your hours of bereavement may God comfort and strengthen you.

Lanford Richards

April 14, 2016

RIP Michael

Tina Golden

April 13, 2016

My condolences to the entire McElveen family. No words can describe a family loss. The love never leaves you heart and the memories are planted in your heart forever. R.I.H as the angles look after you and your family.

Tina Linton

April 13, 2016

RIP Mike. I will def miss your smart comments. Thank you for all that you did for the boys in not just Norwalk for the Fairfield county area. And esp for my boys. You will be missed.

My condolences to the McElveen family, you are all in my prayers.

Wimley Moore & Jacqueline Jimenez-Moore

April 13, 2016

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•¥`• R.I.P Michael McElveen
Our prayers go out to the entire family & friends.

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