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Michael Presley Obituary

PRESLEY, Michael 54, of St. Petersburg, passed away March 31, 2011. Survivors include his daughter, Ayrelle Presley; long-time companion, Ava Jeffery; 4 sisters; 1 brother; 3 grandchildren; and a host of friends and family. Services will be held Saturday, April 9, 2011, at 2 pm at Lawson Chapel. Visitation will be from 3-8 pm with a wake service from 6-7 pm Friday, April 8, 2011 at Lawson Funeral Home 727-623-9025

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Apr. 7, 2011.

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Renee Thomas

April 1, 2019

Michael it has been a few years since youve been gone! I often think about you from time to time! You are truly missed! Rest well!

Lawana Fowler-Trotter

April 9, 2011

Uncle Micheal you will be missed dearly. Me, Ja-vonta amd Jarmeisha will always remember all the good times we had together. I will always hold onto the encouraging words you always gave me. We love you Uncle Micheal.
The Trotters (Lawana, Ja-vonta, Jarmeisha)

Vernon Haughbrook

April 8, 2011

Michael and I was classmate back at Sixteen Street Middle School.He was always a funny guy. I was sad to hear of his passing. May God bless his children and family in this darkest hour.
Vernon & Sarah Haughbrook

Renee Thomas - Clement

April 8, 2011

Michael, Michael what can I say. Right now I am sad because I didn't get a chance to say good bye. You will always have your a special place in my heart. I pray that all those talks we had about the Lord were not just "good" conversations. I know you were searching for answers and I trust you found them. You will be truly missed.

Gilbert Ford

April 7, 2011

Michael was a funny, guy he always kept us laughing at Bogie, he will be missed. The battle has been fought, the victory has been won. May God bless his children and family in this darkest hour.

Ava Johnson-DeVeaux

April 7, 2011

Michael, I felt something was wrong when I didn't see you for so long. I was looking for you but did not see you anywhere, then I was told that you were gone. You were one of a kind with the kindest heart. You always cared about me and my family and I thank you for that. You were filled with love and laughter and always a smile when we crossed paths. You shall always be missed. You was like a watchman caring and looking from a distance to make sure we were alright. Rest my dear friend, rest.
To the Family
I saw a garden the other day, each flower special in its own way.
For while they bloomed each on their own, It was together their beauty shone.
If one would need more light or air,
The others would kneel and so would share.
If one would wither for lack of rain,
The tears of the others would stem the pain.
And so together the flowers grew,
In strength and love their lifetime through.
Michael was one of those beautiful flowers that we shall truly miss.

Deborah Childs-Brown

April 7, 2011

Michael, and I have known each other since middle school and were friends. He was such a wonderful person and always smiling. May God, give his Daughter and Family, the strength they will need during these trying time. Rest in peace my friend. Deborah Childs-Brown, class of 1974.

felicia jones

April 7, 2011

Michael,you will be missed by me and my family , all the good times we shared on 23rd, with your crazy self, you rest in peace my brother,your race is over. I will always love you and your sister's and brother. we are family always. felicia jones, Ms.J and family

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