Hello Friends,

I am sad to announce that Michael Warwick, age 52 tragically passed away due to an unexpected cardiac arrest while driving our car on March 11 th, 2023 in Williamston, South Carolina.

Michael had left the house earlier that day to do a few errands.

On his way home, he had a heart attack.

According to the police and the coroner's office, the cardiac episode killed him instantly.

He was pronounced dead on arrival at the Greenville Memorial Hospital.

This will probably come as no surprise to many of you, those of us who knew him, knew that he had some major medical problems. Over the last year, he seemed to be doing much better.

He had a job that he enjoyed, where he could work remotely and was making strides to rebuild his life after years of illness. However, Michael had nothing in the way of insurance or savings.

It is unimaginable and immensely painful to even address him in the past tense.

I met Michael when I was 13 years old, at Crocket Middle School in Amarillo Texas, and he remained one of my greatest friends through the years.

We had a chance to talk about his end-of-life wishes. He didn't want a big funeral or memorial.

We all have stories of Michael and his misadventures over the years, and I know when I think back on them they always bring a smile to my face. On my part, I will be remembering him by buying a cheesecake. Doing a facial mask, and binge-watching Golden Girls reruns.

My wife Mary and I have set up a Go-Fund-Me to assist with the expense of his cremation and other expenses due to the car accident. If you can assist in any way with this is greatly appreciated.

Even if you can not donate go out to dinner, have a drink in his honor, and share your memories of him.

Please, as you are trying to come to grips with how this could happen to someone, think about the memories you have and let them bring a smile to you as well. He was a wonderful person with a big heart. Over his years he had touched many in large ways and small.

As you mourn his loss, remember you are not alone.