Michael Steven Cairel Sr, 60 of Jackson, TN passed February 17 , 2022

Born June 30, 1961 in Taylorville, IL. He grew up in Jacksonville, Fl.  Mike w as a member of Oak Crest Methodist Church.  As a teen he went on a mission trip to Costa Rica . Mike, as he preferred to be called, g raduated from Forest High School in 1979.  He became a Correctional Officer in Starke Fl. L ater Mike transferred to Orlando Reception Center where he finished his career of 30 years and retired to Jackson TN . He was an a vid Miami Dolphin Fan.  Mike loved fishing, hunting, going to the beach and most of all spending time with family.   Mike was a Big Teddy Bear and Loved by so many.  He was a loving husband, father, brother, son and a wonderful Papa Baldy and Poppy to his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife Syndi Heymann Cairel, His son Michael Steven Cairel Jr . (fiance Kaytlynn Grigsby), Stepsons Adam Mathews and Andrew Mathews , 3 Grandchildren and 7 Step Grandchildren, Mother Eileen (Bill ) Wadding, sisters Sherry(Norman) Kirkendoll, Marsha(Joe) Sutorus , Stepmother Janice Cairel.  Lots of Aunts, Uncles, cousins, niece and nephew. He was p roceeded in death by his Father , Jack H . Cairel.