Michael went home to be with the Lord on January 29 after a long illness. A man of strong faith, there was no better illustration of that faith than the love and care he showed for his family. Mike was devoted to his wife, Susan, and children Paige and Connor, and married for nearly 40 years, there was nothing more important to him than his family and his God. He was passionate about his study to learn more about God and even more passionate about sharing his faith and knowledge through his teaching!

Born May 23,1962 to John and Shirley Parry in Hanover, PA, he relocated to Florida with his family in 1969. He was a 1980 graduate of Mainland High School in Daytona Beach, FL and received his Bachelor's Degree in 1984 from Southeastern Bible College in Lakeland, FL. He earned his Master of Divinity from Erskine Theological Seminary in Due West, SC in 1988 and while there he served as youth pastor and pastor of First Assembly of God, Greenwood SC from 1984-1988. He also attended Southern Baptist Seminary in Louisville, KY from 1990-1991 in the Master of Theology program.

One of the first Microsoft-certified software instructors, Mike was a software instructor at University of Louisville, KY in the 1990s, as well as at various private entities, including many Fortune 500 companies throughout the 1990s. He was also a computer programmer and IT consultant in banking and other industries from 1998 – 2017.

Mike was an active leader in churches for decades, most recently as a member of Edgewater Alliance Church since 1996 where he was involved in the worship team playing trumpet and guitar, leading worship services, teaching Bible classes and serving on the Board of Elders.

Mike's hobbies included photography, golf, scuba diving and music. Even in his hobbies, Mike's love of teaching and sharing knowledge was an integral part of who he was.

Predeceased by his father, John, Mike is husband of nearly 40 years to Susan (Waller) Parry; son to his mother, Shirley; father to his children Paige and Connor; brother to his siblings Jeanette (Troy) Adams, Gary Parry and Sherry (Gerald) Keyes; uncle to 10 nieces and nephews, great-uncle to 13 great-nieces and nephews, but most especially, Mike is a precious and loved child of God.

A Remembrance Service will be held on Friday, February 9, at 5:00 pm at Edgewater Alliance Church, 310 N. Ridgewood Ave., Edgewater, FL officiated by Pastor Ron Schafer.