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"best" and only nephew, Kyle Walker; brother-in-law, Michael Walker; Godmother and "crazy Aunt Jul", Julie Bianco; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was a great "pet dad" to the late Dumas, and now Betty White, Spike Lee, Gus, and Deedles.
He moved to Lexington in 1986 to start 9th grade and met Shane Corder, Billy Thompson, Troy Blume, shortly after Neil Knitz, and Larry Lacy, whom he referred to as "brothers" and with whom remained great friends with for 40 years.
He graduated from Lexington High School in 1990 and went back to NY for three years to help his dad with the family business. In 1994, he started John's Artistic Iron Works with his dad, where they manufactured and installed wrought iron railings for over 35 years in Lexington and the surrounding areas.
He loved racing and has too many fiends to list. Most of all he loved going on cruises. He just met his "Diamond Status", which was his all-time goal, and was supposed to leave for a cruise in two weeks. He will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent in memory of his cousin Aurora Schmitt to Happy Wheels PO Box 406 Lexington, SC 29071, or the Diabetes Foundation.
A visitation will be held at Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington on Thursday, January 15, 2026 from 6PM – 8PM. A funeral service will be held at Corpus Christi Catholic Church on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11AM, with burial to follow at Woodbridge Memorial Park.
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Bill and Danielle Hawley
January 17, 2026
Melissa,
We are so sorry to learn this sad news. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Kate Redmond Eubanks
January 15, 2026
Marie, Melissa, Michael, Kyle and family,
There simply are no words...
John Michael is a big part of my childhood memories of Cullen Ave and Maddox Ave. All of you are in my thoughts, prayers and deep in my heart.
So sorry he was such an incredible person with a huge heart.
Love,
The Redmond and Eubanks family
Stephen & Margaret Barfield
January 15, 2026
Dear Marie and Melissa,
Remembering John Mike fondly and praying for your peace and comfort during this difficult time.
With our love and deepest sympathy,
Stephen & Margaret Barfield from Columbia Exterminating
Patricia and Thomas Leyland
January 15, 2026
We are so very sorry to hear about John Mike. We send our sincerest condolences to you Marie and your family. May he rest in peace as he transgresses to Heaven where his father awaits his arrival. Will be thinking about you. Love, Patricia and Tommy.
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Pat watts
January 14, 2026
I hate to hear this, he was a great guy and very caring. He will be missed by a lot of friends and people. Prayers for the family.
Kathy, Blenda and Will Rhoden
January 14, 2026
I was so shocked to see this. John Michael was amazing at his craft, and we were very fortunate to find him. I love the iron railings he made and installed at our home. Again, so shocked. We will keep his family in our thoughts and prayers.
The Staff of Thompson Funeral Home
January 14, 2026
Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.
Donna Lybrand
January 14, 2026
Marie, so sorry for your loss. You are always in my prayers. Love you!
Dondi & Nancy Best
January 13, 2026
Marie, Melissa, Kyle, Michael and the rest of the family, we are so sorry to hear of John Micheal´s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. We love you and hold you dear to our hearts.....love Dondi, Nancy, Nick & Malory
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