Michael Lee Grubbs Sr.
July 21, 1943 ~ January 20, 2014
Michael Lee Grubbs, Sr., age 70, of Mooresville, IN, went home to walk with the Lord on Monday, January 20, 2014, at 4:00 a.m. He was born on July 21, 1943 in Bloomington, IN, to Ethridge and Helen Louise (Abbott) Grubbs, Sr.
He was raised at the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Home in Knightstown, IN. He is a retired Navy Veteran and served on the USS William R. Rush during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was married to Melanee (Mann) Grubbs for 27 years. He worked as a traffic controller for 35 years at Reliable Drugs.
He was preceded in death by both his parents, his brother, Ethridge Grubbs, Jr., his sisters Freda Burnette and Kay Francis Elliott and his granddaughter, Abbigail Truner.
He is survived by his wife, Melanee; his sons, Michael (Kelly) Grubbs, Jr. of Mooresville; Rick (Wendy) Grubbs of Plainfield; Shiloh Dustin Cole of Martinsville; his daughters, Lisa Young of Ramona, CA; Shanna Cole Rawlins of Indianapolis; Stephanie Cole (Jeff) Nelson of Camby; his half-brother, John Grubbs of Montana; 15 grandchildren; two great grandchildren and one on the way.
Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Carlos Rigney at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2014 in the Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, with calling to begin at 5:00 p.m. You may visit www.carlislebranson.com where you may share a memory with the family or sign the guest book. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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To Melanie and Family.. I was deeply sorry to hear of Mike’s passing….. God bless you and your family during this time of grief…. Susie Jackson-Yagher
Melanie and family we were so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. He will be missed. May God be with you now and always.
Mike will long remain in our memories as a fine person. We send our deepest condolences to Melanie and to family and friends. Bill and Montse
Was so sorry to hear this news. I loved Mike as more than a friend, he was like a brother to Virg so that made him like a brother to me. Melanee and family my heart goes out to you. If I can help with anything please let me know. Will always remember Mike as a great person who touched many lives. Juanita Fultz
We are very saddened to hear of your recent loss and would like to express our sincere condolences to you Mike & Kelly Grubbs and your family.
So very hard to say ‘Good bye’ to a lifelong friend. We spent happy times together, we shared our young lives together, we shared adventures, all too soon we will share Eternity. Condolences to family and friends. Good bye for now my forever friend .
My Dear Dad…Sorry I couldn’t be there today. You were always in my heart and always with me through my entire life. You had your reasons and I had mine. You and I talked and gave forgiveness. You had a great woman who took good care of you. Thanks Melanee. You told me to just be happy and that you loved me well, I love you too. Your with god now and I am sure looking down on us. No more suffering, just a happy place. As Lexie said,’ This isn’t goodbye precious, it’s see you later.’ Rest in peace.