Mike Connelly. Mike died on October 16, 2026.
His obituary: Michael Joseph Connelly, September 20, 1943 – October 16, 2026. Michael Joseph Connelly died at home, surrounded by his family, on October 16, 2026. He was born on September 20, 1943, in Glendale, California. Mike graduated from Sprayberry High School in 1963, where he excelled in football, wrestling, and track. He held school records in the pole vault and shot put and competed at the state level in wrestling. After graduation, he joined the United States Marine Corps, where he worked as an aircraft structural mechanic. In 1965, he married his high school sweetheart, Susan Connelly. After leaving active duty, Mike continued to serve in the Marine Corps Reserves while working at Lockheed Martin and pursuing his ultimate career goal of becoming a golf professional. He went on to serve as head professional at Marietta, Roswell, and Vidalia Country Clubs, as well as at public golf courses in Augusta and Woodstock. He was a lifetime member of the Professional Golfers’ Association of America. Mike maintained his lifelong interest in athletics and enjoyed running in the Peachtree Road Race for many years, as well as competing in the Atlanta and New Orleans marathons. Mike was preceded in death by his father, Robert Connelly; his mother and stepfather, Dorothy and Lloyd Davis; and his brother, Robert Connelly. He is survived by his partner, Susan Connelly, of Acworth; his daughter, Melissa Connelly, and her husband, Mike Terry, of Berkeley, California; his son, Michael Connelly, and his wife, Molly, of Acworth; his grandchildren, Maggie Halliday and Ty Gonzales, Caroline and Thomas Davenport, Carter Connelly, and Austin Rice; and his great-grandson, Summer Esparza. A service will be held on Friday 10/23/26 at 2:00 pm at Mayes Ward Dobbins Chapel in Marietta.
[Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home, Marietta, Ga.]
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