Michael Cloyd (Bolivar)'s Obituary
Michael (Mike) Wayne Cloyd passed away quietly at CMH on Friday November 27th with his family by his side after a brief illness from complications of MS.
He was a loving man who loved his family so much, it was evident in the way all of his grandchildren were with him. When he learned all his grandchildren were coming home for thanksgiving he was so excited he counted down the days. They were the light of his life.
He had a passion for the outdoors which included hunting and fishing. He also loved sports like football, baseball, basketball, etc. He liked sitting down on Sunday's to relax and watch football with his oldest grandchild Jonathan. Before he got sick he made many trips to California and the Kansas City area to watch his other grandchildren play sports: soccer, baseball, football, etc
He was preceded in death by an infant son Shawn Michael Cloyd, maternal grandparents J.C. and Wanda Miller, paternal grandparents Ed and Florence Cloyd.
Survivors include, his wife of 36 years Diane Cloyd, his children Brandy O'Brien and her husband Todd of Brighton Michigan and Derek Cloyd and his wife Carol from Bakersfield California, nine grandchildren, Jonathan, Isaac, Alexis, Dalton, Makynze, Ethan, Evan, Elise, Conor, and one on the way Delaney. His mother Beverly Cloyd, father Gary Cloyd and his wife Mary Ann, his sister Kathy Stunkel, and his brothers, Dee Cloyd and his wife Teri and Brent Cloyd and his wife Penny. He is also survived by many aunts uncles nieces nephews and dear friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, PO Box 4527, New York, New York 10163
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