Michael Walcott

Michael John Walcott, age 66 of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Michael was born on March 19, 1955 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Lawrence and Jean Walcott. He served six years in the United States Navy as a supply officer and then as a systems analyst in Houston, Texas. He realized his passion for teaching as a professor at Truett-McConnell college where he established the cross country program. He then taught economics at White County High School, where he is remembered for being a gifted teacher and for his legendary ‘stache. Michael was an avid trail runner and cyclist, completing a total of 103 races of marathon length or longer - including twelve 100-mile races. He had clocked over 6,000 miles so far this year on his bike. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Pam; two daughters, Becka and Sara (Josh); his grandson Caleb; siblings Mark (Kally) of St. George, UT, Paul (Jan) of Jenison, MI, and Phil (Ellen) of Loveland, CO; and his mother, Jean Walcott of Hudsonville, MI. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 24 from 5-7pm at the Mossy Creek UMC Fellowship Hall. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 25 at 3pm at Mossy Creek UMC. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to White County Backpack Buddies or Habitat for Humanity of Hall County. To share a memory or leave a condolence please visit www.barrettfh.com Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland, Ga 706-865-3101