Michael Ray Priest

Michael Ray Priest obituary, Van, TX

Michael Ray Priest

Michael Priest Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hilliard Funeral Home, Fairway Crematory & Memorial Gardens - Van on Dec. 18, 2023.
Micheal Ray (Mike) Priest, 66, of Tyler, Texas went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2023. A service to celebrate his life will be held January 6, 2024 at New Harmony Baptist Church at 11 a.m. located at 10251 FM 724, Tyler which will be officiated by Robbie Caldwell.
Mike was born January 11, 1957 and he leaves behind his wife Lynette Priest who were married for eleven years. He was predeceased by his wife Nancy Priest who he was married to for thirty-five years. Mike's main purpose in life was to love his spouse and to take care of them.
Mike is preceded in death by his mother Nell Peacock Keel, his stepfather Sam Keel and his brother, Gary Priest and father in law, Billy Dutton.
Mike is survived by his father, Jessie Ray (and Vera) Priest, his mother in law, Lena Dutton, his sister Tandy Priest (and Clay) Hite, his step daughter, Heather (and John} Preston, his step son, Geoffrey Wansley, his brother Eddie (and Tricia) Priest and his step sister Melissa (and Steve) Baker, his sister in law, Sherri Priest, brother in laws, Mike (and Norma) Dutton and Robby (and Penny) Dutton, and step grandchildren, Kendyl, Courtney, Christopher, Alee'yah, and Zakye and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He loved his family and his dogs with all his heart.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to New Harmony Baptist Church or to any animal shelter or any organization that helps animals..

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