Arkansas gathering

[JERSEYBIGMIKESX]

Hello my name is Noreen. Jersey Big Mike and I lived together in Murrell's Inlet SC. He spoke of y'all like family. I'm trying to collect my thoughts. A neighbor did a welfare check and he was found in his bed after passing peacefully in his sleep a few days ago. He didn't have any blood family. All I know are his finally wishes. Which brings me to the reason I'm reaching out. I can be reached at 267-333-6035 The owner's of the Acme bar in Murrell's Inlet and I are trying to figure out how to handle his affairs. All I do know he told me our former neighbor Rich was in charge of his extensive computer equipment. I want to respect Mike's wishes as best I can. If anyone knows anything. It'll help. My heart is breaking that he's in a morgue while Kris, Bill and I are trying to figure it out. He deserved so much better than this. Thank you

 

[Rottweiler]

WOW
So sorry to hear this.

 

[Mickmorris]

Omg! I am so very,very sorry to hear this news!! R.I.P. JBM! You were one heck of a nice guy and a dear Friend. Sure gonna miss him.

 

[HMAN]

Oh dang it......RIP Mikey. You were one of a kind. Gatherings wont be the same without you. If there is anyway I can help from Kansas please let me know. Thank you Noreen.

 

[mastiffdave]

Thankyou Noreen for stepping up. I’m at such a loss that I can’t even think straight. Dang I loved that big guy so much and he did so much for his Bigdog family. For once I’m at a loss of words. Rip Mike ,

 

[Mastiff Rider64]

You will be missed and hate we didn't get to do Key West this Spring while in Panama City. Much Love and Respect

 

[woodbutcher]

So sad.
Wish I had gotten to meet him, especially as close as we were geographically.
RIP

 

[mastiffdave]

Talked to Noreen and she is going to keep me informed since she not real familiar with the forum process. She mentioned specifically some stories but she didn’t know the names . Rosile wright was the first with her snickerdoodle cookies that apparently everyone in his circle out there knew as snickerdoodle lady . Harry was second with his mail order brisket which he shared with his friends there. I think there will be specific reqjests later .
David.

 

[liferider]

WOW, we spoke a couple of days before Christmas. This is a huge blow. The group lost a major spot that with his personality will never be replaced. All I can think of is Mastiff Dave giving me a package back in Dec from Mike. I opened it and looked at Dave and. Said he’s making Barbie Saddle stands . Dave bent over laughing, took his sunglasses off and put them on the stand. Being on the rodeo circuit for 25 yrs it looked just like a miniature saddle rack. Mike had the heart of a lion and I enjoyed every conversation with him. Mike you will be deeply missed!

 

[liferider]

 

[BakieBake]

He always hated for people to take pictures of him..but I told him.. one day that's all we will have. He didn't like that logic. But he did it for me..bc I'm sneaky! Love you Jersey Mike thank you for always being a honest guy and for being such a giving person. Smart. Witty & talented especially with tech & computers.
Gunna miss ya big guy ..until we meet again.

 

[knothead]

I so hate to hear this. He called me around Christmas and we where talking efi stuff and basically just shooting the shit.. I learned alot from him honestly on computer stuff, he really knew his stuff on that...He will be missed more than words can say.

We will see ya again one day

Love ya Big Guy

 

[SKOGDOG]

What a loss……

 

[Mr. Wright]

WOW, you never know. Glad someone was able to get a good picture. He was always there just not in the picture. He sent Rosalie his mother's cookie jar, because he loved her snicker doodles so much. All the gifts he gave over the years at the Gatherings will be great reminders. He will be missed.

That's him, lower right

 

[BakieBake]

He gifted me his camera and all the props. Next time I'm with all of you guys be ready to take alot more picture in his memory.

 

[Reddickracing]

Big wow, never met him but read tons of his post and from the sound of it was a GREAT guy. RIP

 

[shamrock]

My thoughts and prayers are with Big Mike and his friend Noreen. Big Mike always had stories to tell of
things that happened to him on his trips to and from Arkansas. Boy, did he have a lot of stories to tell!!!
Every trip had multiple incidents of motorcycle breakdowns, restaurant issues, hotel reservation issues,
road construction delays, and weather related encounters. He loved to tell the stories with all of the details.
He was a big man with a big heart. He always appeared gruff on the outside but he had a heart of gold and
would help you out with anything you needed. He and his bigger than life personality will be missed by all
that knew him. Rest in peace Big Mike. Your motorcycle journeys have come to their end.

 

[mleach72]

Well, that's just terrible news. I just talked to him a few weeks ago. He sent me a set of the racks for riding glasses. We talked for 10-15 minutes. You just never know when it's the last time you are going to talk to someone. RIP JBM.

 

[liferider]

Mike loved our Gatherings. He loved the passion we all feel about these bikes and towards one another. He will be deeply missed!

 

[EZ Dog]

R.I.P. BIG MIKE. I'll miss your one hour phone calls....

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