Michael Wayne Crites Sr.
Michael Wayne Crites Sr. of Affton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the age of 73.
Devoted husband of 44 years, to Bernice Crites (NEE: Cain); loving father of Michael Wayne (Danille) Crites Jr., the late Benjamin (Janet) Crites, Kelly (William) Davis, and Michael Sean Davis, and he was also a cherished grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend to many.
Known for being the most kind and generous man, Michael will always be remembered and missed by all who knew him.
Prior to retirement, Michael spent over 30 years working as a mechanic at Dave Sinclair Ford. He enjoyed playing the guitar, poker, fishing, and classic cars but what he loved most was spending time with his family.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, July 13, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Manchester Elk’s Lodge, No. 2058, 2242 Mason Lane, Manchester, MO 63021.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
What an amazing man!
I will remember how kind, generous and loving he was to not only his family but friends outside as well.
I thought of Mike and his wife, Bernice as an extension of my family.
May you rest in peace, and know how blessed I was to be included in your life.
So heartbreaking to hear of Mike passing. My condolences to his family and friends.
I recall visiting out at his parents in Farmington when we were kids.
Lena, Anna and I would go skating on Friday and Saturday night.
They’d all get together play and sing. Happy time’s in life.
May God heal and comfort you during this time 💔🙏🏼🌹
Uncle Mike was a very kind hearted, loveable and talented man. He is loved and will be missed by all of us.
I pray for peace and comfort for all who are having to adjust to living without him. He will live forever in our heart and memories ❤️🩹🙏❤️ 🕯️
Kelly, your dad was so kind and thoughtful, such a nice man, when Bill was sick, your dad was always there for you and Bill, That truly showed his love for you, prayers for you and your family🙏🏻❤️
He was my little brother it’s with a heavy that I say I was so proud to call you my. Brother I will never for get the kind things you did for me when I needed help you were alway there no mater what it was think you for shareing your life with me you I no you had a lot of friends that thought a lot you also your kindness was always there shining through love you forever your big brother
Love to you all. I’m so very sorry.
I wish I had not lived so far away. I would have loved to get to know Mike better. I do know he was greatly loved by his family. I’m so sorry to hear of his passing. Sending good thoughts and wishes to all of you, I love you all.💖😢
Mike was a friend and a father figure to me
For over 40 years, Mike was the most honest person I knew
I will miss him