Michael Allen Efird January 4, 1942 - June 10, 2016

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Michael Allen Efird, age 74, passed away peacefully at his home in Gerogetown, Texas on, June 10, 2016. He was born on January 4, 1942 in McKinney, Texas to A. A. “Potts” Efird and Rena Beam Efird. Michael graduated from McKinney High School. He was a second career minister in the United Methodist Church. In 1985, Michael served as a part time local Pastor at the same time he was working in the corporate world with Southwestern Bell Telephone in Dallas, Texas. Michael went into full time ministry in the North Texas Conference in 1989. In 1991, he began serving churches in the Central Texas Conference. Michael attended Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas and Perkins School of Theology at SMU. He retired in 2006. On April 19, 1969, he married Patricia Syptak Efird. Michael and Pat spent their life together serving the Lord and ministering to others. Michael enjoyed painting ceramic figurines in his spare time. He is survived by his beloved wife, Pat, of 47 years; his brother, Patrick Efird, of Plano, Texas; his nephews, Jeb Efird of McKinney, Texas, B. J. Efird and wife Christie of Wylie, Texas; his niece, Krissy Efird Allen; and many cousins. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Pecan Grove Cemetery, 1701 S. McDonald, McKinney, Texas. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Bible Church, 2100 Shell Rd., Georgetown, Texas with Pastor Dave Roberts officiating. The family will receive friends during a visitation on Monday evening, June 13, 2016, from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas. The family suggests donations in Michael’s honor be made to SonScape Retreats, P.O. Box 700, Divide, Colorado 80814, a retreat for ministers and their wives to find renewal and restoration or your favorite charity.

Memorials

I have searched on FB for Efird's. Sorry to find you so late! My dad Albert Homer(Dick) and Mike's dad were brothers. I cherish the time we came to McKinney for Christmas.about '52. We went to Dallas w/Mike and Pat his brother to see Santa. And we went to see the movie Shane. May have been '53. If you have a picture of the guys w/Santa, the little girls are my little sister Nancy and I. I wrote to Mike many years ago! I loved my cousin's! Sure wish I'd made contact sooner! BECKY EFIRD BOTTORF, JANUARY 2, 2017 Pat---you know that you and Mike are really family to us. Seems so unreal for Mike to be gone. I know how much you loved him and how much you will miss him. Our thoughts hearts are prayers are with you all. See yall tomorrow. We love you so much!!! SANDY BALL, JUNE 13, 2016 Pat, We are so sorry for your loss we all look forward to seeing him again God bless you dear sister love Mark and Judy Sears MARK AND JUDY SEARS, JUNE 13, 2016 Mike and I graduated McKinney High School together. He was a friend to all, and loved by all. He will be missed, but remembered forever. KATIE WHARTON PRICE, JUNE 13, 2016 Pat, I am sorry for your loss, but grateful he passed peacefully. I know you have many wonderful memories to comfort you. I am so glad that I introduced you to Mike. This must be who God wanted you to spend your life with. God bless you with strength and peace. KAY BONDS, JUNE 13, 2016 I grew up in the Mckinney First Methodist Church with Mike. Often wondered where he went. He was a big man with a big heart, I knew he would follow God. So sorry for your loss, but grateful for the blessing that was Mike. SUE CRAIG SANDERS, JUNE 13, 2016 We will miss his advice, presence, and booming voice at our Aglow meetings. He left a wonderful heritage of teaching others to pray and to love prayer. He was God's man. TERESA TUCKER, JUNE 12, 2016 Praying for Pat, your family and many friends/loved ones. I am thankful I got to know Mike. I am especially thankful for your faithful, incredibly supportive friendship with our dear friends. We thank God for your faithful service to Him and His children to further His Kingdom so beautifully. DEL & JEAN ARCHER, JUNE 12, 2016 Honey Bunny , I love you and will miss you. You were a great partner to journey this life with. I will love you forever. Sugar Booger PAT EFIRD, JUNE 12, 2016

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