Michael Joseph O’Hara, 86, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at his home in Mt. Enterprise. He was born on August 22, 1927 in Nacogdoches County to Elizabeth Montes and Bryan Rodrigues.
Mike was drafted into the army at the age of 18 and served in Germany and several states in the US and was honorably discharged in 1946. On October 9, 1950, Mike married the love of his life, Dorris Hamilton. Mike loved horses and dogs and he loved to travel. He made friends everywhere he went. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Mt. Enterprise. He was a devoted and faithful husband and father, grandfather and uncle.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mike is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dorris; his son, Patrick Michael O’Hara and wife LaDonna of Mt. Enterprise, daughters, Marquita Martin of Mansfield and Teresa Andrews of Shreveport, LA. Mike is also survived by 8 grandchildren; Donald Clark of Dallas, Rosalinda Martin of Arlington, Dylan Martin of Mansfield, Robin Martin of Mansfield, Melissa Dale of Odessa, Jessica Brooks of Shreveport, Rachel O’Hara of Mt. Enterprise and Jessica Brooks of Mt. Enterprise; great grandchildren; Justin Dale and Cameron Dale, both of Shreveport.
A funeral service will take place on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at 2 pm at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches with Bro. Ken Adkins officiating.
Friends are invited to a visitation on Saturday, December 14, 2013 from 5-7 pm at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors in Nacogdoches.
Interment will follow immediately after the funeral at Helpenstell Cemetery in Nacogdoches.
Online condolences may be offered at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com
