Michael "Mike" L. Fines

Michael L. “Mike” Fines, 68 years young of Monrovia, passed from this life after a brief illness while in the care of IU West Hospital on Sunday, January 15, 2023. He was born one of seven children in Beech Grove on December 22, 1954, to Norman W. and Bernice R. (Necessary) Fines. Growing up in a tight knit family on the near east side of Indianapolis, Mike attended Arsenal Tech High School until his freshman year when the family packed their bags and headed to the quiet life of Morgan County where he graduated with class of 1973 from Mooresville High School. Athletic by nature, he played on both school’s football and baseball teams. A hard worker from an early age, he worked for Kroger as a bag boy while in school. After graduation, he found his passion for the open road, beginning his lifelong career as a Truck Driver. Employed with Earle M. Jorgenson trucking, previously known as C.A. Roberts for twenty years, he went on to work for Ryerson’s Metal before deservingly retiring on January 16, 2020. Mike’s marriage of twenty-three years produced four children: Shannon, Josh, Jessica, and Nick. He was a hands-on father who was tender and loving, diligently providing for his family and ensuring they never went without. Weekends were spent on Lake Monroe, camping, fishing, and boating on the family’s houseboat “Jenny L.”. A masterful cook, he served dinner nightly, and was an expert on grilling ribs and famous for his green beans at family functions. Quick witted and with a sense of humor that was usually cheeky, Mike was known to be flirtatious at times and never had a problem with being brutally honest. He enjoyed a good game of pool, shooting guns, woodworking, and welding. His second and final long-term relationship led him to spend more time outdoors, listening to music, laying in the pool, doing yardwork, hanging out in his spectacular barn, playing on the tractor, or cruising around in his cherished 1977 Corvette. He loved babies and animals and was utterly proud of all his accomplishments in life. With a beaming smile and big blue eyes, Mike left us all too soon, but never forget he loved you more than you will ever know. Mike was preceded in death by his father, Norman Wayne Fines, and brother, Gary Fines. He leaves behind his children, Shannon Frye (John) of Whitewater, WI, Joshua Fines (Brandy) of Martinsville, Jessica Fines (Scott) of Mooresville, and Shawn “Nick” Fines of Indianapolis; siblings, Vicky Scott of Mooresville, Donna Fines (Jamie) of Myrtle Beach, SC, Carolyn Fines-Reed (Terry) of Mooresville, Cindy Davis (Rick) of Strongsville, OH, and Steven “Gunner” Fines (Susan) of Camby; sister-in-law, Barbara Fines of Mooresville; grandchildren Broderick, Camden, and Adalynn Frye, Landon and Maddy Fines, Waylen Lyons, Zane and Valerie McCaughna, and Mackenzie and Jayda Fines; many nieces and nephews, along with his beloved fur babies, Lucille, Jobi, and Rowdy. Cremation and Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 18, from 5pm until a Celebration of Life Memorial Service that will begin promptly at 7pm., with Pastor Jim Shields officiating. To share a favorite story, send an online condolence to the family, or light a candle in Mike’s memory, please visit his tribute page at www.lightmemorial.com.

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Michael "Mike" L. Fines

December 22, 1954 - January 15, 2023