"Mike and Jim used to talk on the phone for hours about the growing up days in Hyattsville, Northwestern HS, cars, and cars..... They had so many childhood memories to enjoy. Jim was so fond of Mike and so happy to reconnect after no many years! My deepest sympathy to you all. May your many beautiful memories be of comfort to you now and always. Janice McMahan"
In loving memory of
Michael Byron Sales, Sr.
November 25, 1943 - August 20, 2018
Michael Byron Sales, Sr., age 74, of Cumming, GA., passed away Monday, August 20, 2018. Michael was born in 1943, to Wilbert and Martha Sales. Michael was an avid hotrod fan and enjoyed classic cars. Even though cars were on his list of favorite things, his grandchildren always came first. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother and was of the Baptist Faith. Michael is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Anne Tatham Sales; son and daughter-in-law, Michael (Dawn) Sales, Jr.; son and girlfriend, Bradley Sales and Denise Cruz; siblings, Robert (Elizabeth) Sales, Richard (JoAnne) Sales, Martha (Ed) Newman and Mary Ellen (Orson) Brumbaugh; grandchildren, Madison Marie, Reagan Nicole and Michael Byron Sales, III.; along with many other loving relatives and friends.
A memorial service for Michael will be held Saturday, 2:00pm August 25, 2018, at Ingram Funeral Home.
Ingram Funeral Home in Cumming is in charge of arrangements.
Tributes
"A Table Basket was sent on August 24, 2018TO ANNE AND FAMILY MANY A HEARTS ARE BROKEN OF MIKE'S PASSING HE WILL BE MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN ! LOVE & HUGS LARRY BELL"
"A Traditional Funeral Basket was sent on August 24, 2018We are thinking of all of you and hope you can find peace of mind though all of this. We love you and hope to see you this fall on our next trip to Atlanta. Love, Gabe, Donna, Ethan & Gaby"
"A Continuum Wreath on Easel was sent on August 24, 2018We send you our deepest condolences during this sad days. Mike was someone my father, Lem, was very fond of. I am proud to be a Sales, and Mikes first cousin. Our Love, Linda and Bob"
"Anne, I can remember when you first met Mike. I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere sympathy to you and your family.You know Aunt Alice will take good care of him. Love, Susie"
"Anne, I was shocked to see the FB page on Mike's passing. So sorry - I rememberhow he was always smiling & happy. Lots of years have gone by and I'm glad we kept in touch. Iwill call you when things settle down. Love, Sara"
"Anne, So sorry to hear of the passing of my old buddy Mike. Carol and I lost touch with many of our Md. friends when we came south during the 70s, but we never forgot you and that crazy guy you married, man I could tell some stories.. My life is richer, having known you and Michael B. Sales, and Carol and I will never forget the times we shared at Freds Inn and other places where we laughed and hung out with Mike and Don Kneessi. Mike was one of a kind and will never be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. Jim and Carol Martin Myrtle Beach,S.C."
"A The Color of Memories Table Arrangement was ordered on August 22, 2018"
"An A Garden Path was sent on August 22, 2018We will forever remember our wonderful friend and neighbor Mike Sales. We wish Anne and the Sales family our deepest sympathy and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are sorry that we cannot be with you. "
"A Dignity in White Pedestal Arrangement was sent on August 22, 2018In Loving Memory to a Truly Wonderful Man. - Carl, Janice and Juliet Sosebee"