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Mikeal L. Smith was born on Oct. 23, 1949, in Prescott, Arizona, to Leroy Smith and Vernice Landsburry. He went to be with the love of his life, Carla, on Aug. 1, 2023. They decided to get married on Aug. 22, 1981.
Mike and Carla never had children together, but Carla (aka C.J.), always said they are not yours or mine, they are all of ours. Their children are Brad (Karen), Shelly (George), David (Lachelle), Paul and Mechelle. Mikeal and C.J. had 14 grandchildren: Shayla (Daniel), Brock, Brady, Steven, Sterling (Nikki), Justin (Jaylin), Jace, Bryanna, Payten, Brooke, Jag, Katrina (Dennis), Brodie and Megan. Their great-grandchildren include Shon, Tatum, Kira, Olivia, Gage, Gracelyn, Ryatt, Jax and Kayan.
Mike had many interests, but his favorite ones were helping others with their needs and playing good jokes on others. He also enjoyed camping, trips to the lake with his family, being outdoors and dancing in the kitchen with Carla.
Visitation was held from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, at the Lamont Mortuary Chapel in Globe, Arizona.
Funeral Services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, at the Lamont Mortuary Chapel.
Interment will be held at a later date at Globe Cemetery.
Assisting the family; Lamont Mortuary of Globe.
