Obituary of Michael "Mike" Washington

Mike was born in Lumberton, North Carolina to Gradis & Maezonia Washington. He was a longtime resident of Colorado Springs. He was a realtor for twenty years and served our country in the US Army for 24 years before retiring as a Sergeant Major.He had deep roots and was an active member of Trinity Baptist Church and served as their Head Usher. He served as treasurer and was a member of the Shriners Kadesia Temple, he was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Military Mountain Lodge.Mike loved southern cooking and Coca-Cola; he owned more luxury bath products than any other girl in the family!He was very dedicated to the military, his church, his real estate career and to his family and friends.He is survived by a son, Frank (Manuela) Washington; a brother, Daryl Washington; two sisters, Phyllis and Marilyn Washington; two grandsons, Adam and Camden Washington; and three granddaughters, Amanda Cummings, Monika Washington and Ariel Washington. Visitation, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2015, The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Graveside services, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2015, Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Colorado.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Visitation Tuesday, January 13, 2015 6:00PM - 8:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Service Wednesday, January 14, 2015 10:30AM Fort Logan National Cemetery 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard Denver, CO 80235 Phone: 303-761-0117