Michael Lee Colyer
July 12, 1958 ~ January 28, 2021
Michael Lee Colyer
62, of Versailles, passed away on January 28, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Michael was born on July 12, 1958 in Somerset, Kentucky to the late Elmer Colyer and Shirley Colyer, who survives.
Michael was a simple man, who worked hard and loved his family even harder. He was a doting Grandpa to his grandson Jaspen and enjoyed a good political debate on Facebook. He was truck driver for over 30 years, most recently with Estes Express.
In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by a sister Cathy.
He is survived by his daughter Deanna Colyer (Michael Betz); son Michael John Colyer; mother Shirley Colyer; brothers and sisters, John, Jimmy, Sheila, Danny, Jeff, Timmy, JoJo, Bobby, David and his beloved grandson Jaspen Betz.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 3rd from 2-4pm at Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with services beginning at 4pm Wednesday in the funeral home.
All guests attending visitation and/or services will be required to wear a mask at all times in an effort to promote a safe environment. You are also invited to watch the services via live stream on the Carlisle Branson Facebook page.
Final arrangements and cremation are entrusted to Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Please visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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May you Rest In Peace Michael You were the worlds most wonderful father to our children and grandpa to our grandson , No matter what difference we had you always make sure John , Deanna came first and I love you for that Thank you. You will be loved and miss dearly . Donna
Love you dad. I will always miss you. You’ve been the best dad and grandpa possible. There’s a huge empty place in our lives now without you.
Forever in our hearts and memories.
Dan, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
We will miss “Michael Colyer”.
Mikey, you will be missed. Thank you for the time we spent together. God only knows why you were taken so soon. To John ,Deanna ,, Jaspen ,and the rest of Mike’s family. I send hugs and prayers of peace and comfort. Ecclesiastes 3 To everything there is a season…Till we meet again. Shelly Voris Bright
You will be missed Uncle Mike. Rest in peace. You hold a special place in my heart forever. Your love and memory will stay alive through all your loved ones. Thank you for being part of my life! Love always my dear sweet Uncle and friend. Prayers for comfort and peace for all your family and friends. You will live forever more in our hearts! I love you! You will be missed more than words can say. My heart goes out to your children and grandchild for the loss of their wonderful loving father. Their love for you is abundant. I know their hearts are heavy with grief. I pray for comfort as for they loved you dearly and are missing you deeply. Your love for your family was apparent. You shined abundantly among them all. Thankful for the time we all were allotted here on this earth with you. RIP!