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Michael Robert Chellis
Michael Robert Chellis, 70, of West Manchester, Ohio, passed away on
Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio
Mike was born August 4, 1950, in Dayton, to the late Robert and Dottie
(Poe) Chellis.
In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his
grandparents, Milton and Iris Pride.
It would be impossible to sum up Mike in just a couple short
paragraphs, but we will do our best. Mike was a man of many talents,
skills and a vast knowledge of many things. He was drafted into the
United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. He considered
himself a lucky man: he married the love of his life. He and Pam raised
two amazing children who grew up to be fine young men. He was a man of
his word and made sure his children followed that code of honor. He was
a perfectionist and there was absolutely nothing he couldn't do. He was
an amazing woodworker and made many beautiful things.
Mike loved to ride motorcycles. Being on two wheels made him feel free.
He and Pam have put countless miles riding their Honda Goldwing all
over the United States and Canada. He was a member of the Goldwing
Association since 1995. They loved taking trips in their little FIAT
Spyder.
Mike was a kind man. He would do anything he could to help a stranger.
He loved to make people laugh and loved to laugh with them. He loved
hanging out with his "buddies" and having a good time. He would never
do anything half-assed. He lived his life to its fullest and felt God
had blessed him with a wonderful life. According to Mike, there are
only three ways of doing things: the right way, the wrong way, and
Mike's way. We can only imagine the advice God is getting at this very
moment.
Mike is survived by his wife of 47 years, Pam (Troutwine) Chellis, whom
he married November 11, 1972; his sons, Shawn Chellis and his partner
Beth, of Piqua, Ohio, and Tyrell Chellis from Eaton, Ohio; his
siblings, Vickie Vince and her husband Dan, of Ontario, Canada, Andy
Chellis of Florida, Cheri Johnson of Florida, and Brenda Hembree of
Eldorado, Ohio. Mike also leaves behind his wonderful friends from the
Goldwing Association, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great
nephews; his best buddies, Merrill and Tree Wysong, and other countless
friends... too many to mention.
A graveside memorial service, with full military honors conducted by
the Greenville Honor Guard, will be held at 5:00 PM on Saturday,
September 19, 2020, at Twin Creek Cemetery, 10717 Yohe Road, West
Manchester, Ohio, with Bill Sowers officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation by
visiting https://oki.wish.org and click the "Donate" button.
Online condolences or Hugs-From-Home may be shared with Mike's family
by visiting www.Tributefuneralhomes.com
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