Michael John "Mikey" Darrow

Michael John "Mikey" Darrow obituary, Manistee, MI

Michael John "Mikey" Darrow

Michael Darrow Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Manistee on Jan. 16, 2024.

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Michael "Mikey" Darrow
Michael "Mikey" Darrow, age 77, of Manistee passed away on Saturday December 9, 2023, at home.
Mikey was born on December 18, 1945 in Battle Creek, MI, son of the late Walter and Dolores (Manthey) Darrow. Mikey graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1964.
He was an avid motorcycle rider, most recently with A.R.M., Association of Recovering Motorcyclist. He was a plumber/pipefitter for 43 years. The last 23 years with General Motors. He enjoyed hunting and fishing his whole life.
Mikey is survived by his wife, Marti Darrow; two daughters, Nina and Nikki; and two grandsons, Alex and Spencer.
A celebration of Mikey's life will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday January 20, 2024, at The Salvation Army Chapel, 400 Capital Ave. NE, Battle Creek, MI. Please bring a dish to pass for the time of fellowship that will follow the service.
Please feel free to share a memory or photo with the family at www.oakgrovefh.com. The family has entrusted funeral arrangements with Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Manistee.

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