Michael Lake

McKim

In Loving Memory of Michael Lake McKim

June 19, 1952 – October 19, 2026

Michael “Monkey Mike” McKim, beloved husband, brother, and friend, went home to be with Jesus on October 19, 2026, at the age of 74.

A man of quiet faith, a generous heart, and a wonderfully mischievous sense of humor, Mike loved his family and friends fiercely. He was the kind of man who showed his love through his actions - a steady source of help to those he loved, the life of every party, and someone who would truly give you the shirt off his back.

A talented home builder for much of his life, Mike built more than beautiful homes - he built a lifetime of memories filled with love and laughter. After retiring from home building, Mike worked for James L. Oates, III Enterprises, where he continued his love of seeing plans come to life. There, he made new friends who became family - and discovered an epic love-hate relationship with computers. He was often the reason everyone laughed so hard they cried, and his kindness and humor left a lasting impression on everyone he met.

He leaves behind his beloved wife, Janice McKim; his siblings, Carol McKim, Rollin McKim (Jan), Mark McKim (Ingrid), and Meredith Blackston; his stepdaughter, Erin Meert (Greg); his stepson, Brian Jones (Amy); his lifelong best friend George Edenfield (Debra); as well as grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and countless family members and friends who will carry his memory in their hearts.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial remembrances be sent to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, P.O. Box 414238, Boston, MA 02241-4238.

Thank you, Mike, for making life so much brighter and for giving us so many reasons to smile. We’ll miss you more than words can say, but we find comfort in knowing you’re home with Jesus. Until we meet again, Monkey Mike. We love you.