Michael R. Washburn

WASHBURN, Michael R. “Mike” – Beloved husband of 17 years to Frances Washburn “Frankie”; Devoted step father of Paula Taylor, April (Chad) Paytes, and John (Katie) Taylor; Grandfather of Desiree Douglas, Faith (Kendra) Currie, Shawn Hollon, Thomas Begley, Brandon Paytes, Hunter Taylor, Annnaleigh Taylor, Bentley Taylor, and Hayleigh Taylor; Great grandfather of Liam Hollon and Kayden Hollon; Son of Joy Gillinger (nee Unland) and the late Gene Gillinger; Brother of Jimmy Washburn, Larry (Loretta) Gillinger, Butch (Pam) Gillinger, Vickie Gillinger, Debbie (Scott) Dwyer, the late Vic Washburn, and the late Billy Washburn; Mike will be missed by several nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and by those who knew and loved him. He leaves behind his 3 cats and his 2 Harleys, he was BORN TO RIDE, and he loved Jesus and his church family, most of all he loved his Bubby. Mike enjoyed playing chess, travelling especially to Myrtle Beach and spending time with his grandchildren. His music of choice was Elvis Pressley and Carrie Underwood, in which he has seen all her concerts in Cincinnati. Mike was a member of the Milford Lodge #54 F&AM. There will be a Masonic service Thursday February 17, 2022, at Evans Funeral Home 741 Center Street Milford, OH 45150 at 7:00 PM with a gathering of friend starting at 6:00 PM. If desired, memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105.