Michael DeFriese
Michael "Mike" Dewayne DeFriese, 57, of Chattanooga, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 20, 202, after battling lung disease.
He was predeceased by his mother, Brenda Brooks; daughter, Tiffany DeFriese and sister, Cathy Witt O'Neal.
Survivors include his loving wife, Christine DeFriese; father, Bob DeFriese; sisters, Missy Smith (Ron Pritchard), brother, David Witt and Freda Witt; sister, Terry Keef (Clay Keef); children, AngelDeFriese, Kristina Armstrong, April DeFriese, Hunter DeFriese, Keaton, Keli-Ann and Pyper Meeks; step-children, Josh Castleberry (Jaki Castleberry), Courtney Castleberry; nephew, Christopher Smith; 14 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; bonus siblings, Shannon Hampton and Alice Wilhoit.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are entrusted to Covenant Funeral & Crematory, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.