Michael Thames, known to many as "Killer", passed away peacefully early Monday morning, November 24, surrounded by many of his loved ones and dear friends. Born in Mobile, AL, he enjoyed spending summer vacations with his grandfather and brother in Atlanta and their weekend retreat at Lake Lanier, GA. Michael moved to Ventura County in 1968 and made it his lifelong home. He graduated from Buena High School in 1970 and then completed his Business Degree at Cal State Northridge.
Michael worked for Vons Grocery for thirty-four years in locations all over the area until his retirement in 2001. He developed many lifelong friends during his Vons career who he cherished throughout his life. The last thirteen years he ran a video arcade business and was the proud owner of the Ventura Village Carousel in Ventura Harbor.
Michael is survived by his wife Sharon, son Tristan, brother Ted, brother Ted, and sister Catherine. He is honored and loved not only by his extensive family, the Hicks' and the Morris', but by his innumerable friends and business associates whom he deeply cherished in his life.
Michael rarely met a stranger and made friends with everyone he ran into, never missing an opportunity to have fun and life his life to the fullest. Whether taking his nieces, nephews and friends to the lake wakeboarding, riding ATVs in the desert, snow skiing adventures with the Huzzah Ski Club, camping across the US, tropical vacations with his wife, or just BBQing at home watching football at his pool bar with friends, Michael did it all.
Michael's outgoing and loving personality will be missed by all those who knew him but will never be forgotten. While his passing has left a void, he will live on in the stories and memories of everyone that he touched.
Michael was entrusted to the care of the family owned JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, 757 E. Main Street Ventura. 643-8623.