Mr. Michael Wayne Stripling age 52 of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Thursday, September 9, 2010 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Stripling, a native of Conway, Arkansas was born on January 21, 1958 to the late Marvin Dean Stripling and Linda Joyce Southerland Jefferson. He made his home in Kalamazoo, Mich. before moving to Willacoochee, Ga. 2 years ago. Survivors include: Mother and Step-Father: Linda and Thomas Jefferson of Willacoochee, Ga. Special Friend: Joann Taylor of Willacoochee, Ga. 2 Sons: Joseph Wayne Shaw of Jonesboro, Ark. Vincent James Shaw of Jonesboro, Ark. 2 Daughters: Christina Louise of O'Conner, Wis. Rebecca Bevil of N. Charleston, S.C. 1 Brother: Carlos Dean Stripling of Kalamazoo, Mich. 3 Sisters: Catherine Darlene Moore of Jacksonville, Fl. Doris Rhymes of Pearson, Ga. Patricia Ann Heath of Willacoochee, Ga. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson, Ga. was in charge of the arrangements.