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McKay, Michael R.

February 10, 1961 –
 March 23, 2016

Obituary

McKay, Jr., Michael Robert passed away in his home in Dallas, the evening of March 23,2016 with his sister, Beth McKay and a friend, Mario Carrillo by his side. Mike was a store manager at Flor. He loved his job, cars, friends and family. He had a contagious laugh, was full of energy and quite generous with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael McKay and step-mother, Clarissa as well as grandparents. He is survived by his mother, Elinor Smith, sisters: Kathy, Beth, Jaclyn a brother, Erik in Indiana; several nieces, a nephew, several cousins, an uncle and numerous friends. A celebration of life will be held at Two Corks and a Bottle, 2800 Routh St. #140, Dallas, TX 75201 on Sunday April 3, at 12:30 pm.

    Heather
    30 Mar 2016
    12:54am

    An amazing man gone but not forgotten…

    Kathy McKay
    30 Mar 2016
    9:58am

    My brother you will always be in my heart I will always love you and feel as if you were here with me until I see you I will see you later for now rest in peace little brother knowing you made an impression in this world I hope I can live my life as you did love your sister

    Mario
    30 Mar 2016
    2:11pm

    I miss so much Michael. You’re always in my thoughts and prayers

    Beth McKay
    30 Mar 2016
    10:09pm

    We were so close all of our lives. I followed him everywhere, since I could walk. He was my best friend. He valued his family, and made the effort to keep the family close by visiting regularly. He fought a 3 year battle with cancer, often looking for the silver lining, or finding the humor in various aspects of it all. He faced it with an optimism that I couldn’t imagine was possible for anyone with cancer. I am honored that he let me be a part of his journey, the good times, the bad, in health and sickness. I will always cherish the memories. I told him that I expect him to be there ready to greet me when the time comes for me to pass. My life with him was always an adventure. I have many fun stories to tell about my brother. I will contine to share these stories so that his spirit lives on, if just in our memories. This last adventure he took me on was quite the adventure, and I am not convinced it’s over. I would have never missed the opportunity. Love Always, your sister, Beth

    Erik Mckay
    31 Mar 2016
    1:04am

    Good bye big brother. You fought a long and hard fight. Its time you rest and visit with all our family on the otherside. We’ll see you again one day. Be just a moment to you but will seem longer on this end. Lol at least I hope. Stir the pot brother!

    Farah
    31 Mar 2016
    11:20am

    Hi. This is a little unusual as i never met Michael, it was from a photo of him on facebook and his sisters grief that got me noticeing and my heart went out to this family. There was something charismatic about his smile and i believe that he will smile this way in heaven. R.I.P.

    Richard Gordon
    31 Mar 2016
    5:05pm

    Mike, I will truely miss you. An infectious laugh, generous heart, and adventurous spirit: this is how I will remember you. Words are not enough – but know that I loved you and will miss you!

    Crystal
    7 Apr 2016
    10:57pm

    The best of the best…..honest,funny,sooooo very alive cherishing every minute. An inspiration, an example, a brother, a son, a friend. Best of the best. You made a crazy positive difference in every person you met. You live on in the lives and hearts of any n everyone blessed by knowing you. To the moon n back….to the moon n back

    Kathy McKay
    7 Nov 2016
    8:55pm

    To my brother may you rest in peace

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