Michael Gene Dollar, Sr.
Oct 3, 1954 - Aug 28, 2014
Posted by: Ann Weber

© Jan Fendley

Michael Gene Dollar, Sr., of Blanchard, Oklahoma went home to be with his Lord at the age of 59. Michael passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Thursday, August 28, 2014. Michael was born October 3, 1954 in Sulphur, OK; he is the youngest son of 7 children born to Harley Stanford Dollar JR and Ozella Geneva (Murphy) Dollar.

In his early childhood years Michael lived in Lacy, Oklahoma then moved to Oklahoma City for one year. In 1970 the family made Dibble, Oklahoma their permanent residence where Michael attended Dibble High School. As a young adult Michael worked for a Monument Company in Chickasha. He also enjoyed the art of cabinetry and worked for several years in that field. In the mid to late eighties Michael drove a rock truck with his Father in their family owned truck business. Due to health issues Michael semi-retired from full time work. However; he worked part-time in the fencing industry through late 2003 until continued health issues forced him into full retirement. Michael was a true jack of all trades. Michael was a caring son, brother, and uncle. He greatly enjoyed spending time with his family. Michael loved fishing and hunting with his nephews. He was known to share the occasional fisherman's catch of the day tale. He liked to noodle and brag about the monster catch of the day. Michael was also mechanically inclined and enjoyed restoring old cars. Mike was the family mechanic for years, he was a motor head, however; hotrods were his passion in his early adulthood. His favorite classic car was his Pontiac GTO.

Michael was an artist and gifted musician-composer who enjoyed the creative process. He loved to play his guitar and sing and could hold his own in any music jam with his nephews whom he inspired to learn about music. Michael was a natural talent and he shared that knowledge with anyone who wanted to learn at no charge. Michael believed God blessed him with his musical talent. He enjoyed sharing that gift with family and friends. Michael was a blessing to his family and he will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Those who knew Michael understand that He is with God in Heaven and his suffering is over. Michael is enjoying his new life with the Lord Jesus Christ for all eternity.

Michael was preceded in death by: His father; Harley Dollar Jr. and Four nephews; Wayne Scott Dollar, Matthew King, Branden Garcia and David Levi Cary.

Michael is survived by: His girlfriend; Judy Franks of Norman, His Mother; Ozella Dollar of Dibble, His son; Michael Gene Dollar Jr. of Tulsa, His brother; Dewayne Dollar and his girlfriend Yvonne Bair of Oklahoma City, Five sisters; Linda Jordan of Dibble, Karen Hill and husband David of Duncan, Susan Phelps of Dibble, Bronda Willoughby and husband Bill of Midwest City and Patty Glenn and husband Dennis of Carthage, TX. Several aunts and uncles, many nieces and grand nieces, many nephews and grand nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 3, 2014, at the Wilson-Little Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Dibble Cemetery.