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Obituary

Michael Smithkey went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 05, 2023 at age 62.

Mike is survived by his two children, Michael Smithkey II and Ashley Gregory; sister, Star Connell and his grandchildren Brock, Peyton, Bella, Kenzie, Ashley and Presley. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Pauline and his siblings Roy, Dave, Vicky and Rose. 

Mike was born in Lansing, MI in 1960 and moved to Lakeland, …

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RIP Michael Smithkey, God bless you and your family
RIP Michael Smithkey, God bless you and your family
RIP Michael Smithkey, God bless you and your family
I met Mike when he was a correction officer with Polk County Sheriff.  I liked him from the beginning and have always b…
I met Mike when he was a correction officer with Polk County Sheriff.  I liked him from the beginni…
I met Mike when he was a correction officer with Polk County She…
I remember being a teenager sitting on the couch at my dads apartment downstairs. My dad started coming downstairs and …
I remember being a teenager sitting on the couch at my dads apartment downstairs. My dad started co…
I remember being a teenager sitting on the couch at my dads apar…

Dear Mike was a senior in High School when I was a Sophomore.  I remember Mike fondly.  Lots of jokes and fun.  We play…

Dear Mike was a senior in High School when I was a Sophomore.  I remember Mike fondly.  Lots of jok…

Dear Mike was a senior in High School when I was a Sophomore.  I…

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Born

September 28th, 1960
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Passed away

January 5th, 2023
Lakeland, FL,

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Heath Funeral Chapel
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