Mr. Michael Giraund Moffett

Michael Giraud Moffett was born to the union of Martha Jane Brooks Moffett and Forrest Alfred Moffett, Jr., on August 1, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan. As a child, Michael was a member of Ebenezer AME Church where his grandfather was a deacon: and recently, regularly attended Second Ebenezer Baptist Church. He passed away peacefully in his home in Southfield, Michigan on June 25, 2013. Mickey, as he would come to be called, was the oldest child in a sibship of four: Duane Alfred, Jacquelynn Alfreda, and Tanya Jane. Duane preceded him in death at the age of 10 months. Michael grew up in a large extended family household which included his beloved grandparents Lizzie Moffett Willis and Walter Willis. He was the child that his grandparents had waited for. Mickey was affectionately known by his Grandmother Lizzie as “Pookie,” and even tolerated her calling him ”Pook,” well into his adult years. He and his Grandfather Walter were constant companions, and spent many afternoons at Briggs Stadium watching the Tigers play baseball. His favorite players were Al Kaline and Rock Colavito. Mickey appreciated the value of “earning his own way,” believing that everything must be earned because nothing is given. As a young boy, he had two paper routes, one with the Michigan Chronicle, and the other with the Detroit News. He would get up early in the morning (5:00 AM) to roll his papers to assure that his deliveries were timely. Competitive by nature, he took great delight as he “enlarged his territory.” The day following his graduation from Southwestern High School in 1964, Michael went to work for the Sexton Food Company. In 2006, after 25 years of service he retired from the General Motors Corporation. Michael was a distinguished veteran, having served a tour of duty in the United States Army in Vietnam. Michael valued education, and took great pride in the fact that his Grandmother Georgiana had attended Columbia University in New York City. He delighted in the graduation of his daughter Angi from college, and remarked on the graduation of all three of his nieces from college as “now we’re in the big time.” Michael described himself as a “learner,” and oftentimes like his Dad for whom he patterned his life, would dedicate a large part of everyday to reading and studying. Michael was kind, non-judgmental, truthful, tall, strong, ambitious, funny, handsome, smart, and often mischievous. He was a loyal friend, and a devoted son and brother. (He could easily remember family facts long forgotten by his parents and sisters). Family was most important to him. Michael was a good cook, loved music (especially Motown) and a fancy dresser. He loved to talk, and always had a ready smile. Mostly he was a good person who loved for life, never held grudges, and spent most of his life planning ways to support and help his family. He will be sorely missed by all who loved him.

Mr. Michael Giraund Moffett

August 1, 1946 - June 25, 2013