Michael Curtis Hales

1961 - 2020

Michael Curtis Hales obituary, 1961-2020, Erie, PA

Michael Curtis Hales

1961 - 2020

BORN

1961

DIED

2020

Michael Hales Obituary

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Michael Curtis Hales (Coleon), age 59, of Erie, Formerly of Laurel, Mississippi, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020. He was born in Laurel, Miss., March 15, 1961 to Mary Hales and Samuel Crosby.

Michael was a very hard working man, he worked many jobs over his life. He loved dancing, and listening to WERG Radio, requesting his favorite songs.

In addition to his parents, Michael is survived by his children, Tanisha Phillips, Michelle Hales, five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He is further survived by four sisters, Edna Hales (Leoroy) of Erie, Cariln, Cheryl, and Cassandra Crosby, all of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, brothers Morono, Christopher, and Carey Crosby, all of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He leaves behind a longtime friend who holds a special place in his heart, Willameana McLaurin, and many children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, uncles, and cousins.

Michael was preceded in death by a special aunt, Sarah Jones.

Friends are invited to call on the family, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 12:00 noon, at Second Baptist Church, 757 E. 26th St., Erie, PA 16504, with Pastor Lamont A. Higginbottom presiding. Burial will follow in Erie Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Service Inc. Downtown, 602 W. 10th Street, Erie.

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November 18, 2020

Tanja posted to the memorial.

November 17, 2020

Rachelle Goudy posted to the memorial.

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Tanja

November 18, 2020

My Dear Family,
Praying that God will comfort you in this time of grief, today and always.

Rachelle Goudy

November 17, 2020

Mike you are in JEHOVAH memory.We will see you again. Love You Always and Forever. Cousin Raychelle❤❤❤

Rachelle Goudy

November 17, 2020

Mike always had a smile on his face. He was so friendly and very soft spoken. Mike is my 1st cousin. You are now asleep in death, but soon you will be like Lazarus. Love always and 4ever.

Keyana

November 17, 2020

I will never forget you Cuz. Rest in Paradise

Ann Jones

November 17, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

November 17, 2020

Our heartfelt condolences go out to your family at this time.

Rubye and Jeff Husband

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