Michael Allen Efird, age 74, passed away peacefully at his home in Gerogetown, Texas on, June 10, 2016. He was born on January 4, 1942 in McKinney, Texas to A. A. “Potts” Efird and Rena Beam Efird. Michael graduated from McKinney High School. He was a second career minister in the United Methodist Church. In 1985, Michael served as a part time local Pastor at the same time he was working in the corporate world with Southwestern Bell Telephone in Dallas, Texas. Michael went into full time ministry in the North Texas Conference in 1989. In 1991, he began serving churches in the Central Texas Conference. Michael attended Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas and Perkins School of Theology at SMU. He retired in 2006.
On April 19, 1969, he married Patricia Syptak Efird. Michael and Pat spent their life together serving the Lord and ministering to others. Michael enjoyed painting ceramic figurines in his spare time. He is survived by his beloved wife, Pat, of 47 years; his brother, Patrick Efird, of Plano, Texas; his nephews, Jeb Efird of McKinney, Texas, B. J. Efird and wife Christie of Wylie, Texas; his niece, Krissy Efird Allen; and many cousins.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Pecan Grove Cemetery, 1701 S. McDonald, McKinney, Texas. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Bible Church, 2100 Shell Rd., Georgetown, Texas with Pastor Dave Roberts officiating. The family will receive friends during a visitation on Monday evening, June 13, 2016, from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas.
The family suggests donations in Michael’s honor be made to SonScape Retreats, P.O. Box 700, Divide, Colorado 80814, a retreat for ministers and their wives to find renewal and restoration or your favorite charity.