Michael Lee Axsom

Michael Lee Axsom, born March 17, 1952, was called home to the Father on January 17, 2016. Preceded in death by his parents Leston David Axsom (pastor emeritus) and Helen Evelyn Axsom. Mike is survived by his childhood sweetheart and spouse of 43 years Susan Jane (Honeycutt) Axsom, sons Travis Lee Axsom (married to Misty Dawn Wade‐Axsom) and Todd Michael Axsom; Grandchildren Christopher Travis Michael Axsom, Cheyenne Lynn Axsom, Jada Susan Elaine Axsom, Raven Jayne Axiom and great grandson Kyson Tony Michael Axsom; Brothers Leston Jr. Axsom and Steve Axsom and sister Patricia Ann (Axsom) Butler, as well as multiple generations of cousins, nieces and nephews. Mike graduated Bloomington High School in 1970, and Ivy Tech in Terre Haute in 1971. He was currently employed as Superintendent of Daviess/Martin Joint County Park and Recreation Department (West Boggs Park) where he has served for the past 21 1/2 years. He was also a member of the Davies County Sheriff's department. His love of the outdoors and conservation/resource management guided him through an amazing array of career paths. Beginning with a position with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Mike served as Assistant State Fire Coordinator, and was a member of the IDNR Hot Shots. During his years as the Assistant State Fire Coordinator he also served as Arson Investigator for the Eastern Fire Department in Solsberry. He was the CEO for the Wyoming Outfitters Association and he served as the editor/publisher of the Wyoming Outdoorsman Magazine. With all of these careers, his main focus was always centered around God, family and country. He loved the outdoors and spent as much time there as he possibly could, which lead him to also take an interest in teaching young people the love of the outdoors. He founded the C.O.O.L. (Corps of Outdoor Leadership) program and was a member of the Indiana Hunters Education Program. With such a great and diverse man, this is only the highlights of his contribution to his community, family and country. Funeral services for Mike will be held Friday January 22, 2016 at 11:00AM at Allen Funeral Home and Crematory 4155 South Old State Road 37. Reverend Ron Hawkins will preside. Mike will be laid to rest in the Solsberry Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday January 21, 2016 from 4:00PM until 8:00PM at the funeral home as well as from 10:00AM Friday until the time of the service at 11:00AM. Online condolences , memories and photos of Mike may be shared with the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org.

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Michael Lee Axsom

March 17, 1952 - January 17, 2016