Michael Gray Waldo

August 19, 1954 - April 22, 2018

Michael Gray Waldo, 63, of Benton Township, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Bronson Hospital in Battle Creek Services celebrating his life will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at the St Joseph Catholic Church of St. Joseph with Fr. Bob Creagan officiating. Cremation will occur following the service. You are invited to meet with his family and friends on Wednesday, April 25 from 2 to 4 and 5 to 7 p.m. at the Fairplain Chapel, Florin Funeral Service, 1053 E. Napier, Benton Harbor. Memorial contributions may be made to St Joseph/Benton Harbor Elks Lodge # 541. Please share memories, messages or photos at www.florin.net. Mike was born in St. Joseph on August 19, 1954 to Wendall Duane Waldo and Doris Helen (Gray) Waldo. Of all the things Mike enjoyed, spending time with his friends at the Elks Lodge # 541 where he was a life time member, and Babes Lounge. He also enjoyed golfing, fishing, making jerky and spending time with his family and dog, Jiggy. His family includes sisters Pamela Grear of St. Joseph and Jennifer Chalut of Hudsonville; niece Kim Sass; nephews, Jeff Jones and Duane Ingles, step-son Corey Luna; as well as many great and great-great nieces and nephews. Mike was preceded in death by his wife Lucy and his parents.