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2011
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July 15, 2012
Well, my good Brother, I must tell you all the wonderful things going on these days. My career, in which you help create, is rocketing skyward! My personal world is beautifully blooming! I started "The Day" riding my bicycle to Sunrise Beach. Along with the beauty of the morning, the human interaction was amazingly pleasant! The energy (that you give me) I was casting away was not unnoticed. You, along my side, which you will always be, caused so much positivity that I called into work to tell them that I was not goiong to make it in. I wanted to spend the day with your Father and enjoy the things that you would have wanted me to enjoy.  They didn't even ask a question. Your Father and I spent the whole afternoon and evening together! We celebrated your life with true courtship and created a concrete bond that will never be broken.(Exactly like ours) In your everlasting memory, we toasted many times and shouted out "Love you Mikey" Maybe a little rude to some, but thats how "We" roll. The influx of memories and blessings that we shared for 20 years was overwhelming. Words will never describe what you and I have been through together. I wanted to be the last one to post an entry on this Guest Book because I know that nobody has seen the things that you and I have seen together. You and I are Brothers! I'm going to watch out for your Father and Grandmother. Rest assured, we are all going to be fine. As I have said before, you tell all those beautiful ladies i'm coming!!
Your Loving Brother Wade
Janice Eberhardt
July 14, 2012
"When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure"  
You are a TREASURE Michael!!!  Love forever, Mom

Happy Heavenly Birthday Memorial July 14, 2012 Ft. Worth paper & Sun Sentinel
July 14, 2012

Mom, Michael & Dad Rock City (with Uncle Ronnie) Sunday July '78 Chattnooga
Janice Eberhardt
July 14, 2012

Dad & Michael in Michael's room(Boscoe Big Black stuffed dog on bed) Aug '78 Knoxville, TN This is Dad's bed when he was growing up
Janice Eberhardt
July 14, 2012

Michael & Uncle Ronnie at entrance to Rock City Chattanooga, TN Sunday July 16, '78
Janice Eberhardt
July 14, 2012

Michael & Mom opening Michael's present from Aunt Dot & Uncle Gordon his favorite sweatshirt showing primary colors Knox Oct '77
Janice Eberhardt
July 14, 2012

Grandmother's villa, FL Mar '81 Michael with Star Wars plane& cute Big Bird Robe
Janice Eberhardt
July 14, 2012

Susan,Grandma,Mom,Michael (with Garfield) & Cousin Steven, Hollywood, CA Easter '84
Janice Eberhardt
July 14, 2012

ichael going to nursery school Oct '80 Knox, TN
Janice Eberhardt
July 14, 2012

Michael on 1st bike Knoxville Oct '80
Janice Eberhardt
July 14, 2012

Granny, Michael & Mom Christmas Fl '80 Michael showing off his Star Wars Plagues Cheri made for him
Janice Eberhardt
July 14, 2012

Dad, Michael & Mom Michael's Birthday party Oct '79 Michael received a Cowboy Outfit
Janice Eberhardt
July 14, 2012
Jan Simpson
July 14, 2012
Michael, through your father, I know you could not have been loved more. You are in the hearts of everyone who loves you and they cherish their memories of you. Jan
Robert Fisher
July 14, 2012
Gone but never forgotten. You are missed sir, but in your absence you have left enough memories to warm all the hearts of those you called friends and family. You are missed but we know your in a better place kickin it with Jesus. Catch you on the flip side sir.
Nichole Schumacher
July 14, 2012
Beloved Michael,
I've sat down so many times to write, get emotional, tell myself that I'll do it later and, then, later I laugh. I laugh because my inability to write is just silly...my heart speaks with you everyday!! You were, and still are, such a blessing to me. I can't even begin to count how many times something inside of me asks myself, "what would Michael do in this case? What would Michael say in response to this?" You had such an amazing gift of reading and understanding people...you could see through nonsense and had an instinct in you to handle so many situations. There were so many times that you'd tell me that I was too naive and kind in situations or with people that, at that time, I didn't understand. To this date, you were never incorrect. Your ability to read people still amazes me and I can't help but wonder...if all of the plans we had made, all of the goals you set for yourself, and all of the ideas the we shared were still in motion today...what would that have looked like? You are, hands down, one of the most intelligent people I've ever known and I'm always dumbfounded by the people who never knew or got to see that side of you. Your humor...I don't even know where to begin!! "Good Will Hunting" was on not too long ago while I was cleaning up the kitchen. I didn't realize it was on and, suddenly, heard the conversation filled with Boston accents. I froze for a second because I could just hear your voice. Whenever you thought I was upset about something you were notorious for calling me and, immediately, going into your Boston accent because it always made me laugh. You would always send me a song for the day and I miss my daily songs horribly...most were kind and sweet, some were just funny but they always came from you and I'm so incredibly thankful that I saved them!!
I know that I'm just rambling now but the point that I want to make is that I miss you!! I miss your company, advice, humor, intellect, and love. You were always, to me, someone special, different and amazing. It, sometimes, confuses me when I'm advised to move on...I understand and support the logic but, with you, it's just different. In my process of moving on I've learned that, for me, moving on just means that I take you wherever I go because you're such a part of me. Your voice has become a part of the way that my emotions and brain process things and your voice is always in the back of my mind. To me, this is a blessing!! The biggest thing that I have to work on is the "if only." I often wonder, if only this happened, if only this didn't, if only I'd." However, when those thoughts come up, you certainly know what happens. The "Michael" part of my brain kicks me into shape:) I love you and I will love you always...I'm certain that you know this. Thank you for all that you've taught me, for the way you loved me and for, still, always showing up!!! Until I see your face again, Nichole
Janice Eberhardt
July 14, 2012
Dearest Michael, Happy Heavenly Birthday Angel!! The first time I heard that said was at Grandma's Memorial Service when the Priest began with Today we celebrate Alice's "Happy Heavenly Birthday" & I found that very poignant & comforting. Michael, I am so thankful to God that we were able to have time together to say our goodbye's until we see each other again. I of course was there when you took your first breath and when you took your last & again I am very grateful to God for that time. Angel, I know how many times I tell you that I love you & miss you more with each passing day but it always bares repeating. I will see you again in God's time but until then I will see you in my dreams. Please remember you may have left this earth but you will never ever be forgotten it is not humanly possible. Please give my love to everyone. Love always & forever Mom
July 13, 2012
" My Michael" ONE YEAR ago I kissed you goodbye for the last on this earth(how my heart broke to know that I was losing you,now I wait for the time when JESUS calls me Home & I will be able to kiss you HELLO again.This year has been so lonely without you,but I now make myself dry the tears & think of all the good times we had together & there were a lot of them,our trips to the movies,watching movies that you thought I would like see with you,even tho I always seemed to fall asleep before they were over,you never got mad at me,you just understood how tired I was.Also our trips to your favorite ice cream store,I can't remember the name of it,the trips to Sonic that you also liked & of course anywhere you were thats where I also wanted to be.The time I was baby sitting you in Tn.I was feeding you some baby food,I sneezed & I got to see you laugh so hard for the first time.OH what a JOY you were to me in the good times & the bad.After all that is what LIFE is "THE GOOD TIMES & THE BAD,THE TEARS & THE LAUGHTER" SO my Sweetheart These memories I will Cherish till we meet again in HEAVEN Grandmother

Dad & Mom's 1st home home in Hollywood '72
Janice Eberhardt
July 13, 2012

Mom & Dad's 2nd Christmas in our 1st home, Hollywood Fl Dec. '72 with the whole family including "DJ"
Janice Eberhardt
July 13, 2012

Grandfather & Michael 1 week old sure he's quite for Grandfather
Janice Eberhardt
July 13, 2012

Grandmother & Michael now he's really tying to get her attention
Janice Eberhardt
July 13, 2012

Grandmother & Michael 1 week old he's trying to tell her something already
Janice Eberhardt
July 13, 2012

1 week old Dad & Michael in Ft.Meyers
Janice Eberhardt
July 13, 2012

1 week old Michael & Mom (it was very hard for me to add this picture) in Ft. Meyers Apt
Janice Eberhardt
July 13, 2012

Michael in crib in Knox Nov '75 2 months old the big rabbit was the 1st time he chuckled hard because I knocked it over on the floor,Winne The Poo
Janice Eberhardt
July 13, 2012

June '76 at Aunt Dot's Knoxville under his 1st tree in his walker with toy "Citty Kitty" was it's name...who knew Michael's love for big tree's
Janice Eberhardt
July 13, 2012

Aunt Dot & Michael Mother's Day May '76 in Aunt Dot's living room on Amburn Lane
Janice Eberhardt
July 13, 2012

Michael 1st Thanksgiving in Chattanooga on Grandmother's Bed Nov '75
Janice Eberhardt
July 13, 2012

5 Generations,Michael,Dad,Grandmother Dad's Mother, Granny Dad's Grandmother & Great Grandma Brown 1st Christmas Dec '75
Janice Eberhardt
July 13, 2012

Michael's 1st Christmas Uncle Gene,Grandma,Mom,Aunt Susan & Michael Christmas in Hollywood Fl our 1st house Dec '75
Janice Eberhardt
July 13, 2012

Michael is dressed in a beautiful sweater & short pants outfit from Aunt Dot & Uncle Gordon '75 Knoxville
Janice Eberhardt
July 13, 2012

Michael & Fluffy (dwarf rabbitt) from cousing Kathy Knox Oct '78
Janice Eberhardt
July 13, 2012

Grandfather, Michael & Prissy Chad's 2nd best friend Dog Knoxville aug 15, '76
Janice Eberhardt
July 13, 2012

Michael & Guess who??? Santa Knoxville Tn
Janice Eberhardt
July 13, 2012

Michael & Ginger his very best friend knoxville, '80
Janice Eberhardt
July 13, 2012

Michael waiting for Aunt Dot Circle Nursery Knoxville, Mar '78
Janice Eberhardt
July 13, 2012

Michael with stuffed dog Dadddy won at fair Knoxville Sept.'77
July 12, 2012

Michael's 1st Halloween dressed as Mickey Mouse Oct 31, '77 Knox we went with Scott & Joan
July 12, 2012

Michael & Scott Scraggs Michael's 1st friend Oct.'77 Knox., in sandbox Dad built & Mom painted
July 12, 2012

Michael on his 1st car, Oct. '77 Knoxville boy could he move down the driveway
July 12, 2012

Michael's 4th Birthday, LaPaloma Dr, Knoxville, Mickey Mouse was the theme
July 12, 2012

Michaels Birthday party, LaPaloma Dr Knoxville Oct. '80
July 12, 2012

Michael & Uncle Ronnie working on Car, Knoxville LaPaloma Dr Oct., '78
July 12, 2012

Michael on a Big Horse!!! Sept '80
July 12, 2012

Michael in his favorite place big tree in front yard LaPaloma Dr, Knoxville, TN Mar. '80 I am sure Ginger is sitting below
July 12, 2012

Michael Knoxville, TN raining & going to Church Sept.'77
July 12, 2012

Aunt Dot, Uncle Ronnie, Mom & Michael, Knoxville, TN FHP Helicopter
Janice Eberhardt
July 12, 2012

Mack, Dad & Michael Christmas in Villa '82
Janice Eberhardt
July 12, 2012

Michael with his snowman in Knoxville, '80
Janice Eberhardt
July 12, 2012

Shady Brook Elem 6th Grade Bedford, TX '88
Janice Eberhardt
July 12, 2012

Whole Family Christmas '86 Grandmother's Villa
Janice Eberhardt
July 12, 2012

Grandmother & Michael outside Granny's Aug '88
Janice Eberhardt
July 12, 2012

Granny in Bedford, Tx 1987
Janice Eberhardt
July 12, 2012

Michael & Dad, Texas 1987
Janice Eberhardt
July 12, 2012

Michael's Birthday Texas 10/91
Janice Eberhardt
July 12, 2012

Lance & Michael Texas
Janice Eberhardt
July 12, 2012

Christmas in Texas
Janice Eberhardt
July 12, 2012

Michael's birthday in Texas
Janice Eberhardt
July 12, 2012

Michael and the gang - Lance, Erik & Brandon
Janice Eberhardt
July 12, 2012

Ginger at Texas home
Janice Eberhardt
July 12, 2012

Christmas in Texas
Janice Eberhardt
July 12, 2012

Michael at Grandmother's for Christmas
Janice Eberhardt
July 12, 2012

Mom and Michael celebrating his birthday in Texas
Janice Eberhardt
July 12, 2012

Lance & Michael at Mom's house in Texas
Janice Eberhardt
July 12, 2012

Michael and Mom at Lance's home for Christmas
Janice Eberhardt
July 12, 2012

Michael at Grandmother's for Christmas
Janice Eberhardt
July 12, 2012

Michael at Dad's in Texas
Janice Eberhardt
July 12, 2012
July 4, 2012
Michael, my Son... In ten days it will be a year from your passing. This will be the last letter I will write you but I and many others think about you everyday. I and your Grandmother will have this collection of letters and note to reflect how many people you touched in your short life. You brother Wade talks about you and all your adventures everytime I see him. He has your watch and Im sure he will treasure it for the rest of his life. When I see you I expect the same Hug as you gave me up until the end, with the words...I love you Pop. Until we meet again your loving Father MichaelSr.
Barbara Templin
February 14, 2012
Feb.14.2012 "MY MICHAEL" Well it's been 7 months since you left me to be with our JESUS my grief of losing you has not eased very much,but I know in time that it will for GOD takes care of all our grief & tears,these tears I shed now is for My great loss of you,& not being able to see that smile of yours that I loved so much,but the tears I shed while you were still here on earth with us were all for you & just Praying you would be cured.The only happiness I feel now is knowing that you are safe in GODS care and no longer suffering.I love you Michael,I can almost hear you saying " I love you two Grandmother"just like you always did. Grandmother
December 24, 2011
Dearest Michael, Merry Christmas to you Angel! Mom loves you and misses you more with each passing day. I have always told you that you are the greatest gift God has ever given me and I cherish all the memories we have made. These memories are what sustains me especially at times like this. Last year at this same time we were in the Emergency Room. Keeping that in mind it is easier to know where you are now and I take great comfort in that. You are with family and friends that have gone before you. I know they all were waiting for you... Michael, it is my broken heart and selfishness that I want you here with me. However, you are free from pain, at peace and with more love than any of us will ever experience on this earth. We will be together again Michael and I know you will be there waiting for Mom. I want to you know that when I say I love you Michael,I sit very still, close my eyes and I hear you say, I love you to Mom... See you in my dreams Michael. Love Mom
Wade Carson
December 21, 2011
Merry Christmas Brother!! Holiday cheer is in the air! Thoughts of our holidays together really brings a big smile to my face. Everyone is well and missing you. Tonight, I will sing a song that only you can hear. Listen well my Brother and keep it near. Love you always!!!
December 20, 2011
December 20,2011 "My Michael"As it gets closer to Christmas I Miss you even more,if thats possible.I see you walk thru my door with that beauitful smile I loved so much,then looking at the tree & "saying is this all of the presents."Michael I almost bought Your Shampoo before I remembered you are no longer here,but in Heaven with Jesus.At least you won't be sad or in pain this year like you were last year.Merry Christmas My Sweetheart,This is your FIRST CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN. Grandmother
December 17, 2011
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December 16, 2011
Well its been 5 months and two days from your death. I couldnt think of what I would write other than I love you and miss you. Your Grandmother is taking it very hard, for me I know you are in a better place and are at total peace. Today I did what you would have wanted,  Rember your watch you returned to me several days befor your death, I did what you would wanted..
I had it cleaned put a new battery in it and an extra length in it to fit your brothers arm. Wade will take as good of cre of it as you.  He might of teared up but he said I know Michael would have wanted it this way.You will always be part of so many peoples life, especially your brother. Merry christmas and give Granny a hug for me.
Your loving father,  Michael Sr.
Jan Simpson
December 11, 2011
My Prayers and Condolences to Michael's Family. Michael was obviously loved and is missed dearly.
michael eberhardt sr.
October 14, 2011
Happy birthday my son, I think of you every day, Dad
August 14, 2011
Happy heavenly birthday michael, It's hard to believe it's been a month today. Im sure your having a blast, I think good thaughts every day about you being in my life.I love you, Dad
Paul Merlesena
July 24, 2011
Mike, even though we have only known each other for a short time you have always mentioned your son in a heart warming way. Being a father myself, I share in the pain you are feeling at this time. My prayers and thoughts are with you and Barbara
Jeremy Miller
July 24, 2011
Mike,I will never forget the good times we had while working at CGA. Especially the Air and Sea show. I love you man!
Nichole Schumacher
July 24, 2011
Michael, I smile knowing that you're probably laughing at me actually being at a loss for words for so long! My heart and my head are battling to synchronize...both are at peace because you are. However, selfishly, my head remembers words, plans and promises. My heart, again selfishly, is so sad and just misses you. Words can't describe how thankful I am that you took the time and wrote almost daily for months. When I read your words I cry but, most importanly, you make me laugh with your wit and sense of humor. Just today, my Dad forwarded me the last email that you sent to him in April and those words reminded me again that you're always with me. When I saw you at the hospital, you remimded me of your plans for when you were discharged and you asked me if I was "all in?"...you made me laugh then when you said, "you better be because I am and I like to get my way."  You told me that, until you were well, you wanted me to look into the sky during sunrise or sunset and find the spot where it looks like the sky has ended. You said that's where we'd meet for just moments. What a blessing those words are to me and what a blessing you were, are and always will be in my life!! I miss you, I love you and I'll see you where the sky ends...
Nichole Johanna
Wade Carson
July 23, 2011
There are very few people that I would travel 1,200 miles to live with and be around. I will never forget all of our memories and am thankful for all of the meals, holidays and time I spent with you and all of your family. Every movie I see and every song I sing will always be shadowed by you. 
I'll see you soon,
Wade
Lanisha Lee (mahan)
July 22, 2011
Michael, Wow iam heartbroken about the loss of a wonderful person. i know that you are no longer in pain and i know that you are well taken care of. Thanks so much for being a nice big bother to me through the time that we shared our family. i loved having you around when you were home it was always fun. Enjoy the life that you have with our heavenly Father.
Mike my heart breaks for the loss of your son. I cant imagine loosing a child that you love so much. He was a great person. my prayers and thougths are with you through this hard time and my you find comfort in knowing that he is at peace.
Lanisha Lee (mahan)
Erik Hanson
July 21, 2011
Mike ~ What do I even say here? This was not supposed to happen until we were in our 80-90's with you perhaps writing this for me. Damn, I wish I could say I was not upset. You had a lot to give to this world. If you are able to read this I will say thanks for being there when you were. "Come pick me up on your Moped!" It should not have been this soon. I do and will miss you. May Heaven hold glorious things for you. See you on the other side!
Barbara Templin
July 21, 2011
"My Michael" 
You were always the light of my life but now that light has gone out on earth,Yet it will forever shine in my heart.  
Grandmother
Marty/Debbie Davis
July 21, 2011
Mike, Michael was quite a kid, he will be missed. Sorry for your loss.
Marty & Debbie Davis

Robert Fisher
July 20, 2011
Will never forget you.......will miss you always, was proud to call you friend even if we were not best of .......Rest in peace Ill see you on the flipside ^I^
Robert Fisher (Ft Worth, TX)
Ronald Eberhardt
July 20, 2011
Michael I remember as if it were yesterday when I held you in my arms – you an infant – for the first time.  I was so proud to be your Uncle.  I was thrilled at your happy childhood.  Everyone who knew me knew about my Nephew Michael.  They knew you loved to read, that you loved your dog Ginger and you loved lemons since your Aunt Dot gave you one as a toddler while at McDonald’s!
Since you were eight through your 13th birthday each summer we planned an annual week’s vacation together.  I wanted you to see lots of places and be exposed to lots of wonderful opportunities. As kids go, there were times that it seemed you would rather be somewhere else other then the ballet – that us until the lights dimmed and incredible scenery and actors came to life at NY’s Met.  It was in NYC that you took your first limo ride – you liked that a lot with so many buttons to push in the back!
We visited Philadelphia and Boston’s Historic Districts and you enjoyed Lobster and New England clam chowder and Oysters on the half-shell.  We took in Williamsburg, VA and all of the sites of Washington, DC where I walked your legs off and you thought you had found the best pizza in the world!  You visited the FBI and saw shooting demonstrations and talked to a senior agent about the qualifications to become an agent.
You couldn’t believe the prices in Montreal and as a younger child you attended the Easter Egg Roll on the West Lawn of the White House; and on another occasion had a private tour of the White House during Ronald Reagan’s presidency on a Sunday morning of Thanksgiving Weekend and petted the Reagan’s dog who was about to be walked.
And Christmas with you when you were a child was always anticipated and wonderful.  You made sure your Uncle knew exactly what you wanted by cutting from catalogs the precise model or version; and your Uncle oft times spent hours looking for exactly what you wanted.  It was worth it to see your child happiness and smile on Christmas morning.
These are the memories I will always cherish.  During your illness I thought of and prayed for you every day.  Now all of our prayers have been answered.  You rest in Peace and Grace with Our Heavenly Father and for that we are grateful.  
Ronald G. Eberhardt, San Diego, CA
Kay Irby
July 18, 2011
Michael, so many sweet memories of you and Brandon growing up together; so proud of you becoming an Eagle Scout...
Rest now, basking in your heavenly Father's love. Till we meet again...we will love on your mother and watch over her. Love, Kay
Jackie Battreal
July 18, 2011
My prayers are with you Mike and Barbara at your time of loss. I know how much Michael meant to you both. Remember that Heaven is for real.
Jan Howe
July 18, 2011
Michael, I am praying for God's comfort, peace and strength for you and that you will feel his loving arms around you as you grieve this tragic loss of your son. You remain in my heart and please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you always. With much love, Jan
Brenda Mahan
July 18, 2011
Michael, 
My heart is broken.  I know that you are out of pain and in a bettter place and I know that you will be missed by everyone that loved you.  You will not be forotten My prayers go out to your mom, dad and grandmother
michael sr. eberhardt
July 18, 2011
michael II was the best thing I was ever part of, he was loaned to us for 35 years and even with hard times I never stopped loving him. we had many  great times together.
I must say  I envy him getting to see his great grandmother(Granny) before me. His spirit is in my heart and he is with his heavenly father for eternity, michael sr. his father
Joanne Peterson
July 17, 2011
Rest in peace mikey. So glad I got to ride to work with you and get to know you. My prayers are going out to your mom, dad & grandma. Im sure they miss you but glad your suffering is over. Luv ya kid!
kim ( quack ) mandler
July 17, 2011
michael we worked together for 5yrs and we had some great laughs,we talked and helped each other thru some pretty tough times . you will never be forgotten. you have gone to a better place and free of all the pain. r.i.p
Janie McConnell
July 17, 2011
I know Michael was so very loved by his family. His father and grandmother will miss him dearly! I never got the chance to meet Michael in person but I feel like I knew him. Bless his grandmother, Barbara, and his father, Mike, as they are wonderful caring people.
Paul Snow
July 17, 2011
You have been a good friend and I will miss you. I hope that you find the peace that you always desired.
Patty Benvenuti
July 17, 2011
Michael, it has been a long time since I seen you but I was still very sad to hear of your passing. We worked together for a few years and had some laughs. You were a trip and you will be missed. R.I.P. Michael and God watch over his parents for comfort and support and know that he is in a better place free of pain.
Kathy Hopkins
July 16, 2011
Michael,
You were part of  my family in two ways, one by birth, and the other when I moved to Texas and you were only seven.  You all became my Ft. Worth family also.  Your Mom and Dad were so kind to me. You were the same age of "my Michael" who was back in Tennessee...and that helped me so much hanging out with you.  That gave us a special connection.  I love you and am so thankful you are not in pain any more.  I look forward to seeing you someday when we are gathered as a heavenly family.  Love, Kathy
Don Amburn
July 16, 2011
We love you Michael. Till we meet again, know that your are in our hearts.
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