Obituary of Mikal Featchurs

Rev. Dr. Mikal Featchurs May 17, 1951 - March 27, 2011 Mikal Featchurs was born in Hennings, Tennessee on May 17, 1951. He was blessed as one of six children born into a Christian family from the union of the late Edward Featchurs and the late Eliza (McDaniel) Featchurs. Mikal was a 1969 graduate of Woodward High School. He married the love of his life the former Gwendolyn Wright in Toledo, Ohio on January 9, 1971. Filled with the Holy Spirit, Mikal began a lifetime of ministry as a youth pastor while still in his teens. He attended Detroit Urban Bible College and obtained his Doctorate of Divinity. As a loving family man, Mikal never met a stranger, he led others by his hard work, dedication, and unwavering spirit. He loved all people and was well known throughout Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio as a Gospel Talk Show Host and D.J. Mikal was a church planter and pastor. Ministry was his lifestyle and Gospel music was his livelihood. While living in Monroe he had served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate and was a proud member of Rotary. Rev. Dr. Mikal Featchurs age 59 of Monroe was called home on Sunday, March 27, 2011. Although his earthly ministry has ended, Mikal's works will continue to be shining beacons for our Heavenly Father. He leaves to cherish his memory a beloved wife: Gwendolyn of Monroe; a daughter: Gwendolyn Meechel (Samuel Eric) Guile of Toledo; one grandson: Rashaun Mikal Adams; three brothers: George (Elaine) Featchurs of Toledo, Larry Featchurs of Tucson, AZ, and James Edward Featchurs of Tampa, FL; three sisters: Pearline (John) Shelton of Toledo, Pauline Featchurs of Toledo, Stacey Goodloe of Chicago, Illinois; and a host of nieces and nephews. Friends may gather from 10:00am until 11:00am, Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Monroe Missionary Baptist Church, 14260 South Dixie Highway where a Celebration of His Life will be held at 11:00am. The Rev. Roy Southerland pastor of the church and the Rev. Dr. Sean O'Neil pastor of Stewart Road Christian Ministries will co-officiate. Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185 is entrusted with his arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials in Mikal's name are suggested to a fund that has been established in his honor at any Fifth-Third Bank. Online words of inspiration and comfort can be made by visiting www.merklefuneralservice.com and then selecting the Life Stories page.