Michael Leon Erickson aged 53, of Bolivar Missouri, passed away on May 1, 2023. He resided with Ray and Connie Rocheleau in Bolivar, Missouri. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on May 5, 2023, at First Baptist Church Esquire Building, Pastor Gentry of Olive Point Baptist Church will be officiating.

Michael was born on Wednesday, May 28, 1969. He was born to Robert and Ida Reed. He was raised by Harold and Kathryn Wheatley followed by Nathan and Judy Coulter. He was later adopted by Dallas and Betty Carroll Erickson and resided in Preston, Missouri. He graduated from Skyline High School in 1988.

Michael was married on June 16, 2011, to Tiffany Livezey. They have been separated since 2016.

Michael worked as a cab driver in Springfield, Missouri. He was also employed at Pitts Funeral Home, Home Court, and Mashburn. Michael was involved with Sporting Chance; a Not For Profit Organization, which supported children, teens and seniors with disabilities, or who were abused or neglected, an opportunity to train and compete in recreational athletic programs.

Michael is survived by his brother, Tony Erickson of Strafford, Missouri and his sisters Kimberly Dufau of Ripley, TN and Jenny Moyer, of Bolivar, Missouri. Additional Family include; Nathan and Judy Coulter, Springfield, MO; brother, Allen Coulter, Springfield, MO; brother, Aaron Coulter, Springfield, MO; brother, Butch Shockley, Springfield, MO; sister, Roberta Thibadeaux, Springfield, MO; brother, Buster Reed, Springfield, MO; sister, Rita Beal, Seattle, WA; and brother, George Reed, Springfield, MO.

Michael was preceded in death by his father, Dallas Erickson; mother, Betty Carroll Erickson; sister, Ginger Sisco, and brothers, Eddie Reed; and Clifford Reed.