Michael Stephen Small

1943 - 2017

Michael Stephen Small obituary, 1943-2017, Riverside, OH

BORN

1943

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Tobias Funeral Home - Beavercreek Chapel

3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd

Dayton, Ohio

Michael Small Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 1, 2017.

SMALL, Michael Stephen, 74, of Riverside, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the WPAFB Medical Center. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Azucena M. (Sue) Small; sons Wayne Small and Rodney Small; grandchildren Austin and Patience; and close family and friends. He retired from the US Air Force after 20 years of service and retired from the Defense Logistics Agency after 25 years. He was a member of Amateur Ham Radio. Michael was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. Family will receive friends at TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd at Grange Hall Rd. from 6-8 PM Friday, December 8, 2017. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM Saturday, December 9, 2017 at St. Helen Catholic Church. Interment will take place at Dayton National Cemetery.

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May 18, 2022

Friend

Charles L Newte, MSgt USAF Ret

My Dear friend I had been missing you for sometime now, and last year decided to reach out to you. Wrote you a letter and after about two weeks I received a call from your son Wayne, who informed me of your Home Going.... That really took me by surprise, as I have always thought of you as my brother. Words can not express the loss of you, for your family and our lifetime friendship. But I know that you are with our Heavenly Father, in a place with no more worries where there is only peace. I miss you my brother, there was never another like you or will there ever be. Mike you are dearly missed.

April 23, 2022

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Gigi Cirrincione

Miss you Mikey!! I loved your laugh and the way you made everyone around you laugh. You made the job a whole lot better!! You are dearly missed my friend!

July 19, 2018

Coworker

Robert Rensch

I finally decided to see if Michael was around.
Im so very sorry to see he has passed.
I knew him from the Mall and found he was one of a kind. A very special guy.
He will be missed.

December 18, 2017

william lowe

My name is William Lowe and first became friend to Mr. Micheal Small from the time I work with him at Dayton Mall.. I send my love and hope to the his wife and his sons. The great human is and a blessing has which has not stop even after the heavily father raising him up to peaceful side as Angel of truth.I happy to have know him and his amazing family.

December 8, 2017

Marty Jones

Brother Mike you will be missed. Your knowledge of firearms and your green thumb are two of the truly outstanding things that I admired about you. Rest in peace as I know that you are with The Father, Son and Holy Ghost,

December 6, 2017

David Osborne

Sue & Family, I only knew Mike for a few years but during that time we became very close. Mike will be missed my everyone who knew him as I did.
REST IN PEACE MY BELOVED FRIEND.
David & Mary Osborne

December 6, 2017

Reuben Meeks

GOD Bless Your Memories..... Dear Michael... My long-time Friend.
Reuben Meeks

December 6, 2017

Tom Holmes

Rest in Peace, Mike. We will miss your ideas and humor.

From your friends at DARA's Thursday Night Group.

December 4, 2017

Gigi Cirrincione

Sue, I am so sorry for your huge loss! Mikey was such an awesome guy. His infectious laughter, smiles and great big heart will truly be missed. Praying that God will comfort you and your family during this sorrowful time. God bless you all and may he rest in peace until we see him again!!

December 3, 2017

Karen & Ken Moak

Karen and I knew Mike as a fellow Amateur Radio Operator and USAF Retiree. He was a true gentleman and was always willing to lend a hand to others. We had fun chatting up the "old times" in the AF. We'll miss Mike at the Thursday Night Group!

December 3, 2017

R.I.P. Friend. Bill McCoy W8CWM

December 1, 2017

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Michael Stoll

Knew mike for many years and Im sad to see him gone. Hope to make it to the wake. Rest In Peace michael

December 1, 2017

Gary Chidester

Mike, We have been friends for many years. We will miss you very much you were a great friend .and coworker
REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND
Gary & Judy Chidester

December 1, 2017

Gary Chidester

Mike, We have been friends for many years. We will miss you very much you were a great friend .and coworker
REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND
Gary & Judy Chidester

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