Michael "Mike" Arthur Settlemires, age 59, a longtime Atoka, OK resident, was born on Sunday, December 4, 1960, to Robert Lee and Evelyn (Wills) Settlemires, at Loma Linda, CA. Mike passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Atoka, OK. He attended Harmony, Lane and Stringtown Grade School and graduated  from Atoka High School. Mike worked at Wal Mart a few years, Atoka Trailers, Albert Furr Motors and worked 37 years for Donnie's Body Shop as a Paint & Body Technician. He married Patricia Ann (Dillard) on Friday, August 3rd, 1979 at Atoka, OK. They celebrated 40 years of marriage. Mike was a member of High Hill Baptist Church. He Loved taking his grandchildren hunting. No matter if all they killed was time. Many hours were spent with his metal detector looking for treasures. He took pride in his baby chicks he hatched, while his cows & calves were as fat as ticks. He enjoyed watching tractor pulls and a good home cooked meal. No matter how busy he was he always attended every activity he could for his grandchildren. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
Mike is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Settlemires of the home in Atoka, OK; children, Amanda Thompson and husband Jeff of Stringtown, OK, Jeremy Settlemires and wife Sabrina of Tushka, OK; grandchildren, Jacob Thompson, Blake Thompson, Beau Thompson, Annie Thompson, Justice Settlemires, Briar Settlemires; sisters, Sharon Lang and husband Bill of Atoka, OK, Dorothy Redden and husband Kim of Kenefic, OK, Trudy Smith and husband Steve of Mabank, TX; brother, Bobby Settlemires and wife Gail of Tushka, OK; mother in law, Annie Mae Dillard of Tushka, OK; special aunt, Naomi "Aunt Nee" York; special uncle, Lawrence "Uncle Rat" Bowen; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear and loved friends.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Evelyn (Wills) Settlemires; father in law, Houston Dillard.
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DATE OF SERVICES: 02:00 PM Friday, May 22nd, 2020
PLACE OF SERVICES: High Hill Baptist Church, Atoka, Oklahoma
OFFICIATING: Rev Steve Henry
INTERMENT: High Hill Cemetery, Atoka, Oklahoma
CASKETBEARERS: Jerry Settlemire, J.B. Settlemire, Shane Daniel, Donnie Allen, Brian Dillard, Dorman Nuttall
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Randy Daniel, Johnny Walton, Randy Orr, Ed Reed, Donnie Thompson, Robert Brown, Johnny Burleson, Toby Settlemire, Billy Templin
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