Michael L. ‘Mike’ Caro

December 8, 2009

Michael L. ‘Mike’ Caro of Molino, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2009.

Mike was born and raised in Myrtle Grove and a life long resident of Escambia County. A 1968 graduate of Escambia High School, he went on to work at G. C. Murphy, the Naval Aviation Depot and Rework Facility, and was employed as a Maintenance Technician with Sacred Heart Hospital for the past eight years.

A man of integrity, Mike greeted everyone with a friendly smile, and a firm handshake, loving hug, or a reassuring pat on the back. He maintained a servant’s heart throughout his life serving his Lord through faithful service and a prayerful heart. Mike served on the leadership boards and as a Deacon at Cottage Hill Assembly, Brentwood Assembly of God and Kingsfield Worship Center.

Mike was preceded in death by his father, Willard L. ‘Buddy’ Caro; his mother, Mary Louise Caro; and mother-in-law, Thelma Louise McDonald.

Mike is survived by his wife, Wanda G. Caro; son, M. Bryan Caro (Shone); brother, Mark Caro (Betty); uncle, Loam Brown (Naomi); uncle, Marion Jones; granddaughters, Kathryn and Courtney Caro; grandson, Bryson Caro; and beloved family friend, Vernon Cole.

Visitation will be Wednesday, December 9, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, at First Assembly of God, 4301 Bayou Boulevard, Pensacola.

Celebration of Life Services will be Thursday, December 10, at 1:00 PM at First Assembly of God, with Interment immediately following at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Crisswell, Robert Elliott, Steve Lockman, Everett Lockman, Terry Miller, and Ashley Stukey. Honorary Pallbearers include James Coberly, Joel Coberly, Jerry Lowe, John Raley, Chris White, Carl Whitson, Jon Jones, and the Facilities Maintenance Division of Sacred Heart Hospital.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Covenant Hospice, 5401 N. 12th Avenue, Pensacola, Florida 32504.

Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Comments

3 Responses to “Michael L. ‘Mike’ Caro”

  1. JUDY C. MASEK on December 22nd, 2009 2:49 pm

    i am so heartbroken to have just found out of mikes passing…i work the nite shift at sacred heart…so often, in the morning, hed pass thru our unit while making his rounds..hed pat me on the back and say with a smile on his face, “hey molino, hows it going?”…i am so sorry to hear that hes gone….we will all miss him.

  2. Brenda on December 11th, 2009 10:45 pm

    I didn’t know Mike, but I have met Wanda several times. I pray for peace for Mike’s family. God bless.

  3. Daniel & Crystal Cate on December 11th, 2009 12:01 pm

    Dear Wanda & Family

    Crystal and I are deeply saddened at the loss of Mike. I always enjoyed being with Mke. He was a very dear friend. We love you and miss you. Let us know if there is anything we can do.