Michael Lumpkin

Mike was born on 10/21/1956 to the late Joseph E. Lumpkin, Sr. and Mildred Lumpkin, and lived his entire life in Anthony.  He passed away on Saturday August 8th at Ocala Regional Medical Center surrounded by family members.

He attended Anthony School and worked at  Publix and Dayco for many years and as a handy man.

Mike was a member of the Unity Baptist Church in Anthony, and was known for his homemade jellies, making tea for the church for meals and events, and making sure there was candy for members on Sunday morning.  He had a green thumb like his mother and loved to share his plants with everyone, as well as donuts and other snacks. His favorite hobbies were going to the movies  with his best friend David Collins, fishing and sharing the catch with neighbors.  He was  a Gator fan, and proudly owned numerous Gator memorabilia.

If you needed help, Mike would be there to help you.  He had a servants heart and wanted to make others happy.  In Mikes memory, reach out to a loved one or friend, let them know you care and do a random act of kindness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Joe, Jr. and sister Joan Greene , nephew Davey Smith, and his little dog Charlie Boy.  He is survived by sisters Barbara Smith and Patti Lumpkin, Anthony, and brother Jimmy (Donis) Lumpkin, Ocala,  sister in law Doris Lumpkin, Augusta, SC, his life long friend and ex-wife Penny Lumpkin; nephews Steven (Marcy) Lumpkin, Ocala, Rick Rodia (Cynthia), Ocala, Tim Rodia, Tennessee; nieces Beverly (Lee) Turner, Ocala, Chanda (Michael) Jones, SC, and other special family friends, including Diane Collins and children, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces, nephews and church family .

Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at Countryside Funeral Home, Anthony, FL. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at Unity Baptist Church, Ocala, FL, with Pastor Samuel W. Clements officiating.  Interment to follow at Anthony Cemetery, Anthony, FL.  Arrangements under the care of Countryside Funeral Home, Anthony, FL.