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Michael Allen Christian

Born January 27, 1954

Michael Allen Christian, age 60, of Elkton, MD, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2015.

Born in Wilmington, Delaware on January 27, 1954, Michael was a son of Walter M. Christian, Sr. and Katherine Russelburg Christian. He enjoyed a 30 year career as a Master Nissan Technician for a number of local shops and was most recently employed with Porter Nissan.

An avid cyclist, Michael was a member of the Wooden Wheels and Team Delaware cycling teams. He enjoyed working on cars and completing projects around the house. Michael earned his private pilot’s license and spent many happy hours flying. He was a devoted family man who adored spending time with his loved ones, especially his grandson.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Walter M. Christian, Jr. In addition to his parents, Michael is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Sara Sallie Wilson Christian; children, Whitney S. Thompson (Kyle) of Lancaster, PA, Travis M. Christian of Burke, VA and Trevor H. Christian of Newark, DE; brother, Larry T. Christian (Terry) of Wilmington, DE; and grandson, Silas M. Thompson.

A memorial service will be held at 7 pm on Wednesday evening, January 28, 2015, at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 West Park Place, Newark, DE, where a visitation for family and friends will be held from 6 pm until 7 pm. Interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Michael’s name may be made to Seasons Hospice, 229 E. Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921.

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  • There are no words to express how sorry we are for your great loss. We are keeping you in our prayers.

  • Dear Sallie…..I had no idea that Michael was ill. I feel terrible and so very sad for you and the children. We’ve missed you at church. How are the children doing? How are you doing? Just know we are heartbroken for you all and keeping you all in our prayers and thoughts.
    Love, Merle and John Slack

  • I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I did not know your loved one personally, but I do know the pain of losing a loved one in death. It is my hope that you may find comfort from family and friends, and from “the God of all comfort” who can provide us with peace during such difficult times. – 2 Corinthians 1:3

  • RIP dear cousin and fly high amongst the angels! Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories comfort you at this most difficult time. Love you all!
    Connie & Dave

  • Sorry for your loss.. I was proud to have Mike as my friend for so many years and so many miles.

  • I am praying for you to have peace and strength at this time. You have my deepest sympathies. Those we love who pass away live on in us through our memories and our character.

  • Sallie, we are so sorry that your husband has died. We are thinking of you and your family, and praying for strength and comfort as you face this very hard time.

  • This is a note for Michael Christian’s parents, Walter and Katherine Christian. I am Preston Lee, a close friend of you late son Walt. You may remember me by my nickname, Perch. I was very sorry to read about the passing of you son Michael. I only remember him as a child, but it sounds as if he grew to be a wonderful, son, husband, father and grandfather. I’m sure you were proud of him and miss him very much. Although he also died much too young, you were able to enjoy him much longer than my good friend Walt.I just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and Michael’s family.

    Preston “Perch” Lee

  • Sorry for your loss. I knew Mike from time spent in the saddle cycling over the past 15 years, a caring and wonderful man with a great sense of humor, he will be missed.

  • I am very sorry to hear this sad news
    I worked with Michael back in the days of Datsun
    I learned a great deal from him in my early days working on cars.
    He was an excellent auto technician and a good friend when we worked together.
    I’ll miss him. I really wanted to attend the service but will be out of town in Tennessee all next week.
    My condolences to the Christian family. Michael was a great man and friend to me.
    Mark

  • With deepest sympathy

  • So sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Wish there was something we could do to help you all through this sad time. Love you all. Janee & Steve.

  • To the family: Marvin and I are so sorry for your loss. We both enjoyed Mike very much and I know Kyle just loved him dearly. It’s such a shame that Silas will never get to know his grandfather. Please forgive us for not attending the Memorial Service, but we thought it best to take care of Silas so you could be sure he was alright while you could concentrate on the service without worrying about him. We love you all dearly and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  • Mike was a great guy who really welccomed me when I started road biking. He always pushed me to go faster and was an amazing rider himself. Sorry for your loss. Mike will be missed.

  • just heard of this today. Mickey and I were goof friends growing up on rothwell road in Delaware. I went into the navy and met my wife and ended up moving to the Boston area and eventually to Florida.Very sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you .