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Obituary For Michael Lewis "Duke" Driver
Funeral service for Michael Driver, 67, of Opelika, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 21, 2025, at Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church, 650 Jeter Avenue, Opelika, AL, 36801 with interment in Garden Hills Cemetery, 1218 Frederick Road, Opelika, AL, 36801, Reverend Clifford E. Jones will officiate.
Mr. Driver, who passed away Friday, March 14, 2025 at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Alabama, was born July 30, 1957, in Lee County, Alabama.
Public viewing will be Thursday, March 20, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Driver will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.
He leaves to cherish his precious memory: wife, Patricia Ann Driver of Opelika, AL; one son, Lamarcus Driver of Opelika, AL; one grandchild, Lamiracle Driver of Auburn, AL; two sisters, Patricia Driver Bourda and Geraldine Canada both of Opelika, AL; five aunts, Joann Wisdom of Durham, NC, Lois Dykes of Cleveland, OH, Linda Wisdom, Beatrice Driver and Nellie Driver all of Opelika, AL; two uncles, Walter Driver of Atlanta, GA and William (Mary Ann) Wisdom of Opelika, AL; two sisters-in-law, Theresa Howard of Opelika, AL and Gwen (Henry) Payne of Auburn, AL; five brothers-in-law, Jimmy (Linda) Vickerstaff of Auburn, AL, Johnny (Janice) Vickerstaff of Opelika, AL, Ray (Stephanie) Vickerstaff of Auburn, AL, John (Pamela) Vickerstaff of Opelika, AL and Frank (Delane) Vickerstaff of Opelika, AL; two devoted friends, John T. DeNeal and Jimmy Dowdell; favorite pet cat, Grits; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Leigh Ann Rowell sent Living Spirit Dishgarden for Michael Lewis "Duke" Driver - March 20, 2025
A good heart has stopped beating, but a heart that has touched so many lives can't help but live on in those it loved ... Someone so special can never be forgotten. No words can describe how sorry I am for your loss, please accept my deepest sympathy. I worked with Duke at Ampex, he was such a great worker, a great friend, and a great man. Rest in Peace, my Friend.
Sending prayers of love & sympathy to the family. I worked with him at Ampex. Mike was a gentle soul.
You'll be missed cuz!!
Sending Our Sincere Condolences To The Family, We Will Keep You All In Our Prayers.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Weeping may endure for night, but joy comes in the morning.
Prayers to the entire family, I'am so sorry for your great loss of your 💘 love one. May God be with your family.......Darlean Graham
My condolences to the family sorry for your lost
Fly with the Angels cousin for yóu will be missed.
We are so sorry for your loss of Duke. Please accept our sincere condolences and prayers for comfort.
To the family so sorry for your loss prayers and thoughts are with you. Duke was a good person we all grew up in the neighborhood. Julia Rowell Finley Robert Rowell and family
Sending my deepest condolences to the Driver family. From the Late Mac Arthur Presley family!!
Our sincere condolences to the Driver family. May God strengthen and comfort you during this difficult time. Duke will truly be missed by all who knew him. RIH The Neloms Family
Our Deepest Sympathies to the Driver Family. I remember Duke as a kind guy watching us play Basketball at Covington Recreation. May God comfort and strengthen his Family. Reggie and Priscilla Strickland
Prayers to the family. We'll miss you Duke.
i am sorry for your loss worked with duke at ampex.
I am so sorry for your loss
Praying for Driver's family lm sorry for your loss Michael was very quiet when we work together at Ampex
Duke, you were a great guy, never heard anything negative about u. You were always in a positive light as I remember. U will be missed as a friend and classmate.
With deepest sympathy.
To the family of Michael Driver, our classmates. Our condolences to you and the family during this time of bereavement. Class of 1975. (50th year)
Our sincere condolences to the family of Michael, a friend and a classmate. We pray strength and comfort during this time of bereavement. Ingram & Shirley Lilly
We are so sorry for your loss of Duke. Please accept our sincere condolences and prayers for comfort.
The passing of Duke leaves a void that is felt deeply, but his legacy is one of strength, wisdom, and resilience. While we mourn his loss, let us remember the incredible impact he had on all of us—through his kindness, courage, and the way he inspired others to keep pushing forward, no matter the challenges.
In his memory, may we live with the same perseverance and love that he so freely shared. Duke may no longer be with us, but his spirit will continue to guide us, encouraging us to be our best selves and face each day with hope.
As we honor his life, let us carry forward the lessons he taught us and find strength in the beautiful memories he leaves behind.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
