Michael 'Mike' Dewayne DeFriese, 57, of Chattanooga went to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 20, 2021, after battling lung disease.

He is predeceased by his mother, Brenda Brooks; daughter, Tiffany DeFriese & sister, Cathy Witt O'Neal.

Survivors include his loving wife, Christine DeFriese; father, Bob DeFriese; sisters, Missy Smith (Ron Pritchard), brother, David Witt & Freda Witt; sister, Terry Keef (Clay Keef); children, Angel DeFriese, Kristina Armstrong, April DeFriese, Hunter DeFriese, Keaton, Keli-Ann & Pyper Meeks; step-children, Josh Castleberry (Jaki Castleberry), Courtney Castleberry; nephew, Christopher Smith; fourteen grandchildren; several nieces & nephews; bonus siblings, Shannon Hampton & Alice Wilhoit.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.