Michael
Michael Girard
d. February 3, 2011
SERVICES: 1:30 PM SUNDAY AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN RICHLAND
BURIAL: 4:30 PM SUNDAY AT MOSELLE MEMORIAL GARDENS IN RICHLAND
VISITATION: 4-8 PM SATURDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN RICHLAND AND 12:30 PM SUNDAY AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN RICHLAND
Michael Rayborn Girard, 11, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2011 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation is 4 – 8 pm today, February 5, 2011 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Richland, MS and 12:30 pm Sunday, February 6, 2011 at First Baptist Church, Richland, MS. Funeral Services are 1:30 pm Sunday, February 6, 2011 at First Baptist Church, Richland, MS. Burial will follow at 4:30 pm in Moselle Memorial Gardens in Moselle, MS. Rev. John Leonard Cash and Dr. Kevin Jones will officiate. Pallbearers are Ricky Housley, Michael Mullins, Shea Taylor, Chris Jones, Chris Bates and Scott Rimes.
Michael was born in Hattiesburg, MS. He was a former resident of Newton, MS and had been a resident of Richland since 2006. He was a 6th grader at Richland Upper Elementary School.
Michael was a wonderful son, grandson, brother, nephew and friend. He displayed an innocence and dignity that were exceptional for a young man of his age. Michael was a member of First Baptist Church, Richland and participated in Children’s Choir and Team Kid activities. Michael trained in Shohei-Ryu Karate at Chatan Dojo where he achieved the rank of green belt. He also practiced with the bo staff and sai, receiving achievement patches in both.
Michael loved books and truly was a voracious reader. He loved Artemis Fowl, Percy Jackson and Harry Potter novels. He was also passionate about anything and everything Star Wars. All of the characters were like Michael; seeking justice and honor; protecting the underdog; and never giving up, regardless of the odds. Michael had an indomitable Spirit.
Michael had a keen sense of humor that was sophisticated for his age. He loved jokes, puns and word play. He enjoyed trying to play pranks on his parents and sisters.
Survivors include his parents, Mark and Raye Girard of Richland, MS; two sisters, Jane Eyre Marie Girard and Carolyn Rose Girard both of Richland, MS; maternal grandparents, Rayborn Lamar and Martha Jones McMellon of Moselle, MS; paternal grandparents, Mark Andrew and Patsy Smith Girard of Hattiesburg, MS; aunts and uncles, Tricia & Terry Folks of Moselle, MS, Randy & Sandy McMellon of Forest, MS, Suzanne Girard & Jason Cox of Franklin, TN, and Jay Edward Girard of Birmingham, AL; and cousins, Eli and Ethan McMellon of Forest, MS, Read and Walker Cox of Franklin, TN, and James Richard and Clint McKissack of Moselle, MS.
Memorials may be made to Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital, or Rankin County Relay for Life.
Michael was truly an all around great young man. He will be cherished, remembered and missed by all. We love you Michael, always
BURIAL: 4:30 PM SUNDAY AT MOSELLE MEMORIAL GARDENS IN RICHLAND
VISITATION: 4-8 PM SATURDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN RICHLAND AND 12:30 PM SUNDAY AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN RICHLAND
Michael Rayborn Girard, 11, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2011 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation is 4 – 8 pm today, February 5, 2011 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Richland, MS and 12:30 pm Sunday, February 6, 2011 at First Baptist Church, Richland, MS. Funeral Services are 1:30 pm Sunday, February 6, 2011 at First Baptist Church, Richland, MS. Burial will follow at 4:30 pm in Moselle Memorial Gardens in Moselle, MS. Rev. John Leonard Cash and Dr. Kevin Jones will officiate. Pallbearers are Ricky Housley, Michael Mullins, Shea Taylor, Chris Jones, Chris Bates and Scott Rimes.
Michael was born in Hattiesburg, MS. He was a former resident of Newton, MS and had been a resident of Richland since 2006. He was a 6th grader at Richland Upper Elementary School.
Michael was a wonderful son, grandson, brother, nephew and friend. He displayed an innocence and dignity that were exceptional for a young man of his age. Michael was a member of First Baptist Church, Richland and participated in Children’s Choir and Team Kid activities. Michael trained in Shohei-Ryu Karate at Chatan Dojo where he achieved the rank of green belt. He also practiced with the bo staff and sai, receiving achievement patches in both.
Michael loved books and truly was a voracious reader. He loved Artemis Fowl, Percy Jackson and Harry Potter novels. He was also passionate about anything and everything Star Wars. All of the characters were like Michael; seeking justice and honor; protecting the underdog; and never giving up, regardless of the odds. Michael had an indomitable Spirit.
Michael had a keen sense of humor that was sophisticated for his age. He loved jokes, puns and word play. He enjoyed trying to play pranks on his parents and sisters.
Survivors include his parents, Mark and Raye Girard of Richland, MS; two sisters, Jane Eyre Marie Girard and Carolyn Rose Girard both of Richland, MS; maternal grandparents, Rayborn Lamar and Martha Jones McMellon of Moselle, MS; paternal grandparents, Mark Andrew and Patsy Smith Girard of Hattiesburg, MS; aunts and uncles, Tricia & Terry Folks of Moselle, MS, Randy & Sandy McMellon of Forest, MS, Suzanne Girard & Jason Cox of Franklin, TN, and Jay Edward Girard of Birmingham, AL; and cousins, Eli and Ethan McMellon of Forest, MS, Read and Walker Cox of Franklin, TN, and James Richard and Clint McKissack of Moselle, MS.
Memorials may be made to Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital, or Rankin County Relay for Life.
Michael was truly an all around great young man. He will be cherished, remembered and missed by all. We love you Michael, always
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