LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A faithful husband and best friend, known as Dad and Papa to his stepgrandchildren. Mikey the handyman provided his services to many in our community. He had a child-like spirit, and loved children dearly.

Michael was born Aug. 29, 1953, in Torrance, California, to William B. and Tammie Jo Thompson. Older siblings are Bill Jr. Thompson and Jan Harris.

Michael moved to Lake County in the late 1980s where he met Cruz in 2005. They worked in Healing Rooms and attended many prayer and worship gatherings together; where he played his guitar with friends, Terry and Valerie House. He was a lover of God, and had a special relationship with him.

Michael and Cruz married in 2010 and spent nine years together.

Michael leaves behind wife, Cruz; son, Michael Jr.; daughter, Kelly; stepchildren, Tony, Tasha, Julia and Sara; stepgrandchildren; Shannyn, Daniel, Elijah and Hannah, and one on the way, along with best friend, Dan Hobbs.

His battled with cancer ended on Sept. 13, 2019.

He was loved dearly by many, and will be truly missed.

A celebration of life will be held at the Finley Revival Center on Big Valley Road (across the street from Angel's Restaurant) in Finley on Saturday, Oct. 5, at noon.

Please bring your memories and a potluck dish to share.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.