Michael "Mike" O'Brien, 96 of Cookeville, Tennessee passed from this life on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.
Mike was born Wednesday, February 2, 1927, in Robeson County, North Carolina, and he was the son of the late Homer Dewy O'Brien and the late Sudie Louise (McVicker) O'Brien.
Mike was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was an usher at Trinity Algood (Hope Church) for many years and attended Breakthrough Church Cookeville for the last several years. He was an electrical engineer for many years working with the Department of Transportation and he invented the first traffic counter. He maintained a close relationship with his work friends after he retired. Mike was loved by all that knew him and he will be greatly missed.
Mike is survived by, Wife, Marylou (Tejeda) O'Brien; Daughter, Patricia Rule; 2 Sons, Timmy Loftis, and James O'Brien; 4 Grandsons, Gary, Michael, Matthew, and Nathan O'Brien; Granddaughter, Erica Stevens; Daughter-In-Law, Roxeanne O'Brien.
In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by, First Wife, Iler V. O'Brien; 3 Sons, Daniel O'Brien, Scotty Loftis, and Eric Loftis; 12 Siblings.
Mike chose cremation, the family followed his wishes, and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
To sign the online guestbook and send the family a message please visit www.crestlawnmemorial.com
Arrangements entrusted to Crest Lawn Funeral Home - Cremation Center.