Michael Applewhite, age 45 ,of Chase, Michigan departed this life on Thursday, June 11th, 2015 Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Micheal was born November 2, 1969 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to West Applewhite and Ophelia Moody . Michael was a veteran of the United States Navy.

Michael leaves to cherish his memory his wife; Tamara, one son; Xavier, his father, West Applewhite, 1 sister; June Robinson, and a host of other family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Ivy K. Gillespie Memorial Chapel, 1865 Eastern Ave. SE on Thursday, June 18, 2015. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, June 19th, 2015 at 11:00 am at True Light Baptist Church, 900 Thomas SE GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507,

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