Michael Wayne Wacasey, 69, of Greenville went to be with his Lord and Savior October 18, 2015. Mike was a devoted father, grandfather, war hero and Christian loved by all he knew and touched.
Mike was born on August 23, 1946 in Macon County, Georgia the son of Homer and Dorothy Wacasey, Jr. of Greenville. Mike resided in Greenville until he joined the U. S. Navy where he fought in Vietnam as a member of the special forces. Mike received 2 purple hearts for wounds received in battle. He was recently up to receive the Silver Star along with his Naval mate Joe Vitale who is up for the Congressional Medal of Honor. He hoped to receive this in 2016 in a special ceremony in Washingon, D.C.
Mike retired from L-3 in 2005. He loved spending time hunting, fishing and playing poker with his buddies. Mike was known for his sense of humor and his constant charity to those in need.
His survivors include his son and daughter-in-law Chad and Nicole Wacasey; daughter Jodie Wacasey; grandchildren Kyle and Courtney Wacasey and Brookelynn and Ashzalynn Calvert. He is also survived by his aunts Frances Owens and Geraldine Sloan and uncle Delford Sloan. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Homer and Lavina Wacasey, Sr.; his parents Homer and Dorothy Wacasey, Jr. and his aunt Ramona Wacasey.
A memorial service will be held at the Lighthouse Assembly Church at 2307 Hwy 66 in Caddo Mills on Thursday, October 22nd at 3:00 PM with Rev. Jerry McGinn officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Turner, Steve Johnson, Charles Rhodes, Bobby Tarrant, Paul Cagle, Joe Vitale, David Chief Klaus, Jackie Buchanan and Billy Deaton.
He will be laid to rest at the DFW National Cemetery with full military honors.