Michael G. Espelage

ESPELAGE, Michael G. Beloved husband of Peggy Espelage (Nee Bird) for 43 years. Loving father of Michele Espelage (Daniel Lang), Samantha Espelage (Samuel Hudson) and Anthony (Ally) Espelage. Devoted grandfather of Phoenix, Taylor, Lillian and Francine. Dear brother of Tony (Chris) Espelage, Steve (Lisa) Espelage, Karen (Mark) Haidle and Carol (Rick) Helton. Brother in law of Patricia (the late Ray) Crenner, Kathleen (the late Mike) Davis, Jay (Steve) Bird, Ernie (Donna) Bird, Phyllis Bauer (Gary Enderle), Albert (the late Lucy) Bird, Danny (Deb) Bird, Mark (Lisa) Bird, Frances Levine, Wanda (Floyd) Handley and the late Tim Bird. Best friend of Daisy. Also survived by his many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at 63 years of age. Visitation at MEYER FUNERAL HOME, 5864 Bridgetown Rd., on WEDNESDAY from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Visitation, 3172 South Rd., on THURSDAY at 9:30 AM. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis TN 38105. Flowers and condolences may be sent at www.bjmeyer.com