Mike Daniel Walkingstick, age 67, passed away on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 at Maggie Valley Nursing Home after an extended illness.
He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Walkingstick; children, Mike D. Walkingstick Jr. of Cherokee, N.C., Stacy George of Sylva, N.C., David George of Bryson City, N.C.; 17 grandchildren; sisters, Martha Sampson, Margaret Walkingstick, and Melinda Walkingstick; also, Lizzie Hull.
Mike is preceded by his parents, Russell Walkingstick and Annie Arch; daughter, Ardina Walkingstick; brothers, Allen Walkingstick, Wilson Walkingstick; and sister, Juanita Hornbuckle.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 21 in the chapel of Long House Funeral Home, beginning at 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. A funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. with Donald and Wendy Lotts officiating. Burial will be in the Birdtown Cemetery. Pallbearers will be among family and friends.
Long House Funeral Home assisted the family with final arrangements.