William Michael "Mike" Earles

William Michael "Mike" Earles, age 65, of Londonderry, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2015, at his home. He was born February 25, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of the late Garrett J. Ford and Martha Deskins Ford. Mike was the former plant manager at Stone Soap in Pontiac, Michigan. He was a jokester with a great sense of humor, who enjoyed playing cards and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patricia Lee Pruitt Earles; children, William Michael Earles, Jr. of Waterford, Mich., Tammy Kay Earles of Waterford, Mich., and Cheri Lee Earles of Londonderry; sisters, Joy Stolarski (Bruce Froh) of McArthur and Judy Spears of Michigan; brothers, Charles Richard Ford (Jennifer) of Michigan and Brett Ford of Bainbridge; sister-in-law, Tammy Earles of Londonderry, as well as 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Besides his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his brother, Arnold "Butch" Earles. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 2 to 6 P.M. at the McWilliams Funeral Home in Wellston with a funeral service starting at 6 P.M. In keeping with Mike's wishes, cremation will follow the service.