In Memory Of
R. Michael"Mike" Bohanon
1954
2023
R. Michael"Mike" Bohanon
July 9, 1954 — January 14, 2023
R. Michael "Mike" Bohanon, age 68, Springfield, passed surrounded by family on Saturday, January 14, 2023.
Mike was born in Hugo, OK on July 9, 1954 to the late Bob & Mary Nell Bohanon.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Scott.
Mike is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Gail; children, Cole (Stacie), Amanda (Mike), Courtney (Paul), Timothy (Jolie), Tara, Kelsey (Jim) and Emily (Donny); grandchildren, Jonathan, Samantha, Zoey, Mariah, Abbi, Dakota, Jasmin, Chase, Oren, Casey, James, Daedalus and Viktor; siblings, Susan (Jim), Jon and Gary (Debbie); beloved cats, Max, Lucy, Peanut, Spike and Minnie; and many other relatives and friends.
Mike graduated from Cuyahoga Falls H.S. class of 1972. He was a lifetime member of the NRA, and enjoyed going to the gun range. Mike loved to ride his Harley and take care of his cars. He was an avid sci-fi fan and aspiring author.
"So you will understand when I say, 'death is that state in which one exists only in the memory of others…which is why it is not an end.' No goodbyes. Just good memories. Hailing frequencies closed, sir." Star Trek Next Generation.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 22, 2023 from 2-4 pm at the Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Rd, Dayton, OH 45424. A celebration of life will follow at 4pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mike's memory to your local animal rescue.
Mike was born in Hugo, OK on July 9, 1954 to the late Bob & Mary Nell Bohanon.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Scott.
Mike is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Gail; children, Cole (Stacie), Amanda (Mike), Courtney (Paul), Timothy (Jolie), Tara, Kelsey (Jim) and Emily (Donny); grandchildren, Jonathan, Samantha, Zoey, Mariah, Abbi, Dakota, Jasmin, Chase, Oren, Casey, James, Daedalus and Viktor; siblings, Susan (Jim), Jon and Gary (Debbie); beloved cats, Max, Lucy, Peanut, Spike and Minnie; and many other relatives and friends.
Mike graduated from Cuyahoga Falls H.S. class of 1972. He was a lifetime member of the NRA, and enjoyed going to the gun range. Mike loved to ride his Harley and take care of his cars. He was an avid sci-fi fan and aspiring author.
"So you will understand when I say, 'death is that state in which one exists only in the memory of others…which is why it is not an end.' No goodbyes. Just good memories. Hailing frequencies closed, sir." Star Trek Next Generation.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 22, 2023 from 2-4 pm at the Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Rd, Dayton, OH 45424. A celebration of life will follow at 4pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mike's memory to your local animal rescue.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of R. Michael"Mike" Bohanon, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
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Visitation
Sunday, January 22, 2023
2:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel
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Sunday, January 22, 2023
Starts at 4:00 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel
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