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Michael Tufts Obituary

Michael Tufts
AIKEN, SC - Michael Tufts, age 63, entered into rest on Friday, March 31, 2017. Mike, as he was affectionately known, was born December 28, 1953 in Smithers, WV to the late Bernard C. Tufts, Sr. and the late Mamie D. Tufts. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force where he was an M.P. Mike was passionate about music and loved to play the guitar and especially the drums. He was an avid fisherman, a great mentor to his family and friends, and a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother. In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherri Nicole Bennett; and two brothers, Charles Perry (Pat) and Donald Ray Tufts (Linda). He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Carol Tufts; a daughter, Rebecca Lynn Tufts (Martin), Aiken, SC; two sons, Michael Dickerson (Shannon), Mt. Lookout, WV and Jason Michael Tufts (Sama), Aiken, SC; six grandchildren, Logan, Taylor, Javin, Myla, Jeremiah, and Owen; three sisters, Beth Girolamo, Aiken, SC, Rebecca Rogers (JR), Deepwater, WV, and Debbie Holley, Beech Island, SC; and a brother, Bernard C. Tufts, Jr, Lancaster, OH. The family will receive friends at Cedar Creek Church, Banks Mill Campus, beginning at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 with a funeral service being held at 4:30 PM. Pastor Phillip Lee will officiate. Interment will follow in Southlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Burt Raburn, Steve Craig, Martin Duncan, Ben Holley, Walt Kahres, and Michael Harrah. Honorary Pallbearers will be John Howard, Byron Wright, and Steve Jordan. The Historic George Funeral Home, 211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803.649.6234), has charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy for the Tufts family may be left by visiting www.georgefuneralhomes.com
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Published by Aiken Standard and North Augusta Star from Apr. 2 to Apr. 3, 2017.

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Barbara Anne Valentine

March 27, 2019

I remember Mike as soft-spoken, someone who loved his wife and children more than life itself. I remember him as someone my own husband, Joe Bruce, spoke highly of and loved as a dear friend. No one who knew Mike will ever forget him or his kind ways and willingness to help anyone who needed help.

Libby Danielowich

April 5, 2017

My sincere condolences for the family. God Bless you all.

Brenda Mckinney

April 5, 2017

So sad for the passing of a wonderful wonderful person, so sweet and kind to all. Carol, I will continue to pray for you and family. I know your heart is broken and life won't be the same. Cherish the memories and special times. God will get you through this. Many Blessings mys friend.

Barbara (Bruce) Valentine

April 4, 2017

My heart breaks for the loss of this gentle but great soul. He was the epitome of a perfect husband and loving father. Joe and I thought the world of Mike and his beautiful, gentle wife, Carol. I feel the greatness of her loss,having experienced the loss of the love of my life seven years ago. I will always love Joe, and I know you will always love Mike. Just know there is Hope. There is Peace. There is Recovery, all through the never-ending, never-failing love of our Jesus. My love and prayers remain with you always.

April 2, 2017

I was extremely sad to hear of the loss of my cousin Mike Tufts. He had been in our prayers and thoughts while in the hospital,and Carol and family remain in our prayers that God will comfort them, I was blessed that Mike and I had a phone conversation a few weeks ago and I had a chance to say Love you he is held in my hearts memory. My brother Dencil Payne of Colorado sends his condolences as well as Mrs Donald Tufts and family from Ohio. From WV with love cousin Shirley Thompson.

April 2, 2017

love and prayers from Wv cousin you will be deeply missed, so thankful we had a phone conversation a few weeks ago,So sorry I can't be in SC for your Memorial , You were in our prayers before you left us and God knew what was best your family will remain in our prayers and you will remain with us in hearts memory. My brother Dencil Payne of Colorado sends his condolences. Mikes sister inlaw Linda Donald Rays wife asked me to send her and Jamie and family love and prayers to comfort your heart. Mike is forever held in my heart cousin Shirley Payne Thompson

McKenzie Millis

April 2, 2017

It is with deepest sadness I return to Aiken to discover you've passed away. With only a short period of time at Aiken Regional, you and your family captured the heart of this nurse. There are just some patients and their families who have a lasting impact, as you and Carol did. May you rest peacefully and allow the love of Jesus to wrap around your sweet wife and family.

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