On Thursday, September 15th, 2022, Michael “Mike” Peter Gheorghiu, loving son, father, brother, & uncle, passed away at the age of 72 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Born in Lake Village, AR on August 18, 1950, to John & Anna Gheorghiu, a graduate of Eudora High School, and a retired AEP Riverboat Engineer, Mike was most known for his loving, protective, and caring ways.
Mike is preceded in death by his son, Benjamin Dale Gheorghiu, and his parents, John and Anna Gheorghiu.
Mike leaves behind 3 siblings: Steve (Melissa) Gheorghiu of Newcomerstown, OH, Bobby (Barbara) Gheorghiu of Hattiesburg, MS, & Marie (J.B.) Barton of Russellville, AR. In addition to his siblings, he leaves behind 4 nieces/nephews: Cindy (Jeff) Staggs, who also was his caretaker until the very end, Nick Gheorghiu, Brandon (Lisa) Gheorghiu, & Rose Marie (Andy) Counts. He leaves behind several great nieces/nephews that he has always considered more like grandkids than anything else.
Mike was an avid gun collector, a huge fan of the series “Blue Bloods”, read every novel written by Clive Cussler, was the biggest Arkansas Razorbacks fan, had an immense passion for mowing, deer hunting, and detailing his truck every chance that he was given.
Cremation with a Celebration of Life is planned for a future date.
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