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Mr. Michael Wayne McKiver, Sr.

Passed 01/08/2025

Obituary For Mr. Michael Wayne McKiver, Sr.

Mr. Michael W. McKiver, Sr., 65, of High Point, NC passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at WFBH High Point Medical Center. He was born on May 22, 1959, to the late Lonzell “Zeke” McKiver, Sr., and Nora B. Matthews McKiver. He was preceded in death by one brother, Lonzell “Bobby” McKiver Jr., one sister, Patricia A. Cotton, a nephew, David Robinson Jr., and a great nephew, Colby Bethea.

Michael attended High Point Public Schools and later joined the US Army. He was skilled in home-improvements, especially sheet rock and painting.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his three sons, Michael Bennett, Andre Bennett and Michael W. McKiver all of High Point, NC; two daughters, Iesha Morrison and Nitaya (Tay Tay) Blakeney both of High Point, NC; six sisters, Ada Leggett, Betty (Arthur) Singletary, Mary McManus, Evang. Louise (Pastor Ulysses, Jr.) Welch, Nora “Betsy” Davis, Darlene “Annette” Ratchford all of High Point, NC; six brothers, Samuel (Geraldine) McKiver, James McKiver, Abraham (Evang. Vickie) McKiver, Benjamin (Sally) McKiver, Kelly “Glenn” (Alisa) McKiver, and John Thomas “JT” McKiver; all of High Point, NC; sister-in-law, Carla McKiver of Milwaukee, WI; a special friend, Linda Jones; and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life service will be held Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel. The family will receive friends at the chapel from 2:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.


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Lisa Mitchell planted 5 trees in memory of Mr. Michael Wayne McKiver, Sr. . - January 16, 2025

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Condolences from the Norman family. RIP Mike 😇

Kenneth R. Norman

My condolences go out to the McKiver family and love. My brother Terry Thomas and Micheal would sit , talk and teaching going on in the neighborhood . Love you all Carrie Thomas Brown Family

God Blessings to The McKiver Family!

Continue to look up and trust God.

You are always an extra Special Family in our High Point Community.

Rev., Dr. Bobby W. Green, Jr. and Dr. Gwendolyn Johnson-Green

To Bobby's Family, Sending sincere condolences and prayers over the loss of Michael;another sibling gone too soon to us but it's all in GOD's timing! May the Beautiful Memories provide Peace and Comfort during this most difficult time and may Michael Rest In Peace along with his other loved ones! Love you all!💜🙏🏽

Dorothy Collins

To the McKiver family we grew up together. So sorry for the loss of Micheal. May God comfort your heart at this time of pain and grief. Ernestine Poke Lilley

Sending our condolences and love to the McKiver Family. We lived on Futrelle Drive and hung out in the neighborhood with Michael. What a Sweetheart. Missed but we remember your gentle, kind heart. Veronica "Redigo" and the rest of the Howze Family.

Our sincere condolences and praying for your strength during this time. William & Vonzella Covington

My sincere condolences to the McKiver family on the passing of your loved one. May God give you peace that only he can give.

Lorraine Whitworth Jackson

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the pass of Cousin Michael. RIP John C. Rogers, Sr.

To The McKiver Family..My Deepest Condolences To You..I don't remember Michael but I went to school with John and Kelly And Abraham was a bus driver.. I know them....May God Bless Your Family And Give You Comfort in this Time of Mourning 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏... Deborah McBee

Condolences and much love to the Mckiver family. We share our sympathies to the entire family.-Brand Family

Sending prayers of comfort during this time. May God continue to strengthen you during this time. Debra Ingram

To God be the glory. To my extended family we the Hoke and Baker family send our prayers to you at a time such as this I don't know where to begin our family go so far back all of the good times on Willow Place and Marion Court so many memories to share. Michael no more worries no more pain take your place my brother and rest now you'll be able to be with the rest of your loved ones.Love Tim, Debra, Ra'shaun Baker

Sending my deepest condolences to the McKiver family,may God send comfort and peace to you all during this time. Sharita Rouse.

Thinking of you in this time of loss and asking God to tenderly care for your deepest néeds, with Heartfelt Sympathy. Baker, Brown and Hughes Families

Sending love and words of support sorry for your loss from Gloria Robbins little

Sending love and words of support sorry for your loss from Gloria Robbins little

Condolences to the Family. Mike came up with us like a brother. Willie Jr. Middlebrooks and Family. Bh5gp3

Ada and family our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you William Penn Class of 1967

Condolences to the family/friends 🙌🏽RIP💕 The CANNON FAMILY

REST In Peace my Dear CLASS MATE... Robin Kennedy and Family

Our prayers and condolences go out to the McKiver Family,in the lost of Michael may God wrap you up in his love and strength. Charles & Christine Bracey

Only time and tears take away grief; that is what they are for." "So it's true, when all is said and done, grief is the price we pay for love." Michael will be truly missed.... Deacon Scottie Jamerson

To the Mckiver Family sorry to hear about the passing of Michael praying for the Family love always Desiree Boulware ❤️

To my other family my prayers love and condolences 🙏 are with you..love you all so much. Tonita Gyant Foxx

My deepest condolence I the McKiver family sorry to hear about the passing of Micheal. I will kept your family in my prayers. William Dawkins

To the Mckiver family you have our sincere condolences. Keeping you all in prayer. Love you all Doug and Shirlon Brown

My deepest condolences to the family May The Most High God comfort you. From the poke family

Sending prayers and condolences to the family that God will comfort and strengthen you today and days ahead love Rosa Linton Ervin

Sending our Deepest Condolences to the family. Tammie Steele Warren and Family

Sending my deepest condolences to the McKiver family. May God give you peace at this time.

Glen and the McKiver Family, Please accept our sincerest condolences on the loss of Michael. Michael leaves a big hole in our showroom that was filled with his belly laughs, whistling, and tall tales. He will truly be missed. The Homelegance Team

So sorry to hear of the passing of Michael. Sending my deepest condolences to the family. I will keep the family in my prayers. Levon and Melvin Oliver

Tothe Mckiver Family so sorry for your loss praying for peace and strength RIP Michael 🙏 Dorothy Buchannon

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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