Family thanks all for their support

Family members of the late Mike Choate thank our many friends who supported us in his passing.

To those who attended his celebration of life, know that your presence provided us comfort. To members of our Kiwanis family who assisted with the service and reception, we thank you for making the day easier for us.

We appreciate Mike’s friends who spoke at his service and shared their memories of Mike as an educator, community volunteer, friend, and family man.

We give special thanks to Rita Coolidge, who graciously sang the Cherokee rendition of “Amazing Grace.”

We thank the Village News for their...