Celebrating the life of
Charles Michael "Mike" Werntz, Jr.
August 12, 1968 - May 19, 2015
"Hippie"
SAVANNAH - Mike Werntz passed away Tuesday May 19, 2015 after a short illness. Mike was born in Savannah, Ga. on August 12, 1968 to Norma McGinnis and Charles Michael Werntz, Sr. Mike attended Calvary Baptist School and Benedictine Military School where he graduated in 1986. He went on to Armstrong State College.
Mike loved computer technology. He worked with companies in the Savannah area and finally went out on his own as an independent contractor and consultant. Mike worked in Pompano Beach, Florida for several years as well as in Savannah. Mike was preceded in death by his brother, Edward Gleason, his beloved grandmothers, Mary E. McGinnis and Margaret D. Werntz, his grandfathers, George M. McGinnis and Gilbert H. Werntz, Sr. and aunt Nancy Werntz Yarbrough.
He is survived by his parents Norma Jean McGinnis and Charles Michael Werntz, Sr. (Jeanie); children Hannah Lindsey Flaherty and Michael "Bubba" Flaherty. On his mother's side, he is survived by his brother, Charles Gleason, Jr, aunt Pasty Hinely, PhD.; cousins Joseph Hinely, III, Sofia Hinely, and Matthew Brannon Hinely.
On his father's side, he is survived by his brother Patrick Werntz (Jackie), sisters Jessica Werntz and Shannon W. Williams (Doyle), uncles Gilbert H. Werntz, Jr. (Lynda) and Richard Yarbrough, Sr., aunt Helen Werntz Mathis (James), cousins Richard Yarbrough, Jr. (Ann), Theresa Y. Dileo, Christopher Yarbrough (Amanda), Gilbert H. Werntz, III (Alice), Stephen C. Werntz (Elana), A. Kevin Werntz (Sally), Joey Hamilton (Lauren), Marcie Hamilton (Greg) and Gabriel Mathis (Samantha).
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 29, 2015 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel with visitation following until 12:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Benedictine Military School, 6502 Seawright Dr., Savannah, Ga. 31406.
Thoughts and Prayers are with you in this dark time. May he "come fall in line" with our other departed brethren and share in God's good grace and mercy. My deepest condolences.
- Michael Roush, Jr., Savannah, GA
Norma, your heartache is surely beyond reason. Let go of all your pain. May your heart be open to healing.
- Debbie Laws Foster, Lawton, MI
Mike, I knew you for years as friends, then one day I found out you were my brother (crazy story) but ill never forget the first time I saw you after we found out and you gave me the biggest hug and yelled "SISTER" and it filled my heart with love. You were a very loving, caring person. I'm proud to call you brother.
- Shannon Williams, Savannah, Ga
May you rest in peace..God bless!
- Dwayne Simpson, Savannah, GA
There is a giant hole in the world -- and in my heart -- without you, Mike. "One love, one human family." You lived it. I'll cherish every memory made with you. You are so loved by so many.
- Jennifer A, Savannah, Ga
Many happy memories to cherish
- Joyce Crosby DeLoach, Brunswick, Ga
Mike Sorry to hear that your son has passed God Bless Him
- Frank Ruth VanGiesen, Savannah, Ga
Like a brother to me back in the day and Godfather to my oldest daughter. If we could only go back... I love you dearly and will miss you forever. Love always-Gina
- Gina Stone, Savannah, GA
It was my pleasure to have known you Mike, if only for a short time. Rest peacefully as you so lived. Peg A.
- Peg A, W Henrietta, NY
Hippie, I pray you have found peace. You will be greatly missed! My thoughts and prayers are with Norma and the family!
- Misty Youmans Boozer, Savannah, Ga
So sorry Michael to hear of your sons passing. God Bless You.
- Nora, Savannah, Ga
Thoughts and Prayers are with you in this dark time. May he "come fall in line" with our other departed brethren and share in God's good grace and mercy. My deepest condolences.
- Michael Roush, Jr., Savannah, GA
Norma, your heartache is surely beyond reason. Let go of all your pain. May your heart be open to healing.
- Debbie Laws Foster, Lawton, MI
Mike, I knew you for years as friends, then one day I found out you were my brother (crazy story) but ill never forget the first time I saw you after we found out and you gave me the biggest hug and yelled "SISTER" and it filled my heart with love. You were a very loving, caring person. I'm proud to call you brother.
- Shannon Williams, Savannah, Ga
May you rest in peace..God bless!
- Dwayne Simpson, Savannah, GA
There is a giant hole in the world -- and in my heart -- without you, Mike. "One love, one human family." You lived it. I'll cherish every memory made with you. You are so loved by so many.
- Jennifer A, Savannah, Ga
Many happy memories to cherish
- Joyce Crosby DeLoach, Brunswick, Ga
Mike Sorry to hear that your son has passed God Bless Him
- Frank Ruth VanGiesen, Savannah, Ga
Like a brother to me back in the day and Godfather to my oldest daughter. If we could only go back... I love you dearly and will miss you forever. Love always-Gina
- Gina Stone, Savannah, GA
It was my pleasure to have known you Mike, if only for a short time. Rest peacefully as you so lived. Peg A.
- Peg A, W Henrietta, NY
Hippie, I pray you have found peace. You will be greatly missed! My thoughts and prayers are with Norma and the family!
- Misty Youmans Boozer, Savannah, Ga
So sorry Michael to hear of your sons passing. God Bless You.
- Nora, Savannah, Ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
