Millette "Mickey" Linsley

Okeechobee, FL

Millette "Mickey" Linsley, 68, of Okeechobee Florida, born April 9, 1948, peacefully passed away August 8th, 2016 at JFK Medical Center in West Palm Beach.

Mickey was preceded in death by his parents Melva and Ernest LaChapelle of Connecticut.

He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Debra Linsley of Okeechobee, Florida. Sisters Jan Swain, Kathy Sietz, and Nancy and Tony Generous of Connecticut. And brother Harold and Sue Linsley of Maine.

Son, Scott Linsley and granddaughter Rachel Linsley of Conneticut. Daughter Jeniffer Smith, her husband Jason Smith and grandchildren Jeniffer, Jessica, Jacob and Jace Smith of Mount Holly North Carolina. Son, Thomas Linsley, his wife Regina and grandchildren Justin and Emmalee Linsley of Port Saint Lucie Florida. And son Heath Linsley, fiancé Emily Gomez and grandson Logan Linsley of Port Saint Lucie Florida.

Mickey served in the United States Army out of high school and took pride in serving his country. Mickey worked in road construction for all of his adult life. He was a hard worker and loved by everyone he met. Mickey had an outstanding work ethic and was a model employee. He enjoyed the quiet life in Okeechobee, fishing, hunting, raising animals and the outside life. He treasured any time he could spend with family and was always the life of the party. He had a heart of gold and made sure nobody was around him without a smile.

Together, Mickey and his wife Debra started the "Green Drink Challenge" where hundreds of followers participated in getting healthier and cheering Mickey on in his fight against cancer. They also made and donated quilts to cancer patients.

A private family service will be held in honor of his life. The family asks in lieu of flowers, monetary donations can be sent to offset the cremation expenses to Debra Linsley, 15020 NW 266th St, Okeechobee, FL 34972

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Published by TC Palm on Aug. 11, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Millette Linsley

15 Entries

Bud Avdevich

August 24, 2016

Kathy & Family,

Condolences on the passing of Mickey. I remember him from our teen years. He always was full of energy and always moving. What a guy. Think he was related to Harold Linsley who lived in apartment below us on Central Ave. Norwich. God bless.

Wilfred Chabotte Jr

August 22, 2016

Debra, Jan, Kathy , & Nancy please accept my condolences on the passing of "Mickey" . I remember quite well all of the long nights of "kick the can" until our folks called the game, and called us home. He is now with God in heaven.

MARY AKSTEROWICZ/MAGLIANO

August 22, 2016

Kathy and Family:
So sorry for the loss of your brother. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Melanie Heaton

August 15, 2016

I will forever treasure knowing you sir...& calling you and your amazing wife my friends. God rest your soul&I lift Ms. Debra up in prayers daily for comfort & strength.

Mary Lee Fountain

August 12, 2016

My deepest condolences ro Deb and all the family. Heaven sure gained an Algel.

Heide Miller

August 12, 2016

May God Bless and comfort the Linsley family with the loss of a husband, father, grandfather & friend to many... you will always be in our daily prayers

gary and phyllis eubanks

August 12, 2016

we will miss your smiling face at the auction.always enjoyed talking to you and debra. rest in peace see you on the other side one day

Larry/Jean Wykoff

August 11, 2016

Our Prayers to Debra and family.Mickey' smile could lite the world.May God Bless.

Lin Brooks

August 11, 2016

Mick, I'll miss you more than words can say. There's now a brand new and brightly shining star in the heavens.. I'm so glad I got to know you and your beautiful, loving wife Debra.. ❤

Susan Grimes

August 11, 2016

Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you. I love you and can't wait to hug you tight!

Sandi Garber

August 11, 2016

How can I have a memory of someone I have never met? How can my heart ache for his wife when our entire friendship grew by happenstance? My tears are real, I know that. Through an on line fitness group, I met and learned to love both Mickey and Debra and, in fact, their whole family. The love and respect they had (have) for each other shone too brightly to be ignored. Debra calls Mickey her warrior, her hero, her love, and he was all that and more. Although Debra was instrumental and tireless in her fight to extend Mickey's life, his quiet presence was always there. The Mickey I knew through pictures and videos was a proud man; a man who was proud of himself, his wife, his family and his country. A good man. My life was enriched by having known him.

A Nancyt generous

August 11, 2016

all of you are in my prayers and thought's. he"ll never leave my heart, lv to all of you

Kathy Seitz

August 11, 2016

Mickey, I remember growing up with you and hanging with you like your shadow. You were so much fun to be with I could never get enough. I remember the day you moved to Florida, you stayed at my house the night before. When we called the New London Train Station to get the schedule we were informed that Elvis had died. We thought they were playing a mean trick on us but it turned out true. I will always remember your pig roasts too, in some really remote place in West Oalm Beach (think you all fell to sleep and roast over cooked, lol). But most fondly, I was there when you married your beautiful wife, Deb! Oh how happy you were. We all love you, you are at peace now my dear brother, Kathy Seitz

Eunice Pender

August 11, 2016

Gina and Tom, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. May God give Mickey eternal rest, and your family the strength to bear this great pain.

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