Lonnie Michael "Mike" Schultz, 60, of 119 Woodlawn Road, husband of Connie Rachels Schultz, died Sunday, September 18, 2016 at his home while surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Greenwood, he was a son of the late Lonnie Schultz and Ruby Smith Schultz Stamps. Mike was the owner and operator of Mike's Automotive for 36 years and was of the Baptist faith.

Mike fought a brave, hard battle against cancer for five and a half years and never once did he complain, now the Good Lord has him in His arms. His FIGHT is over! He was a wonderful, caring and loving husband, a terrific Daddy and a devoted Papa to our four precious grandchildren. He was a great mechanic and was very devoted to his customers. He will be truly missed by his family, friends and customers. He was one of a kind and a good friend to everyone.

Surviving is his wife of 43 years; his son, Kevin Schultz; his daughter, Dana Kennemore (Tré); his sister, Barbara Bush; brother-in-law, Jerry Rachels; grandchildren, Cameron Schultz, Cayden Schultz, Murphy Kennemore and Taylor Kennemore, all of Greenwood; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Joe Schultz and Jerry Schultz.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Harley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Alvin Hodges and the Rev. Ken Lister officiating. Burial will be in Oakbrook Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Dr. Bill Warner, Billy Wilson, Mark Garber, Frank Workman, Dusty Strickland and Jimmy Palmer.

Honorary escorts will be Dr. Matt Bachinski, Dr. Jeff Lanford, Dr. Joanna Sadurski, Dr. Edward Rapp, Tommy Butler and Leon Jacobs.

A very special heartfelt thank you to Dr. Joanna Sadurski and the nurses at The Cancer Center. The nurses and doctors on the 7th Tower at Self were so kind and compassionate to Mike. A very special thank you to Bill and Kristie Warner and to Johnette Austin, who without their help, we would not have made it through this difficult time. Our greatest appreciation to our friends for their support during his illness.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m.

The family is at the home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 1741, Greenwood, SC 29648 ( www.cancer.org ) or to the charity of your choice.