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Joseph Malcom Suggs (affectionately known as Mike), age 75, passed to his eternal home on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

He was born on August 15, 1948, in the Carolina community of Andalusia to James and Margaret Suggs. He attended grade schools in Andalusia, graduating from Andalusia High School in 1967. Very active in city and high school sports, he excelled in high school football. At the end of his senior season, a knee injury shattered his dream of becoming an Auburn Tiger.

Preceded in death by his parents, he leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Becky; five children, James Michael Suggs (Shanna), Julie Odum (Brian), Jennifer Hammond (Jeff), Patrick Driggers (Andrea) and Christopher Driggers (Sabrina); 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Barbara Melton (Harry); nephew, Hal Melton; and a niece, Candice Postel (David).

For more than 50 years Mike worked as the bookkeeper at Adams Timber Company. He was a charter member of Sportsman Bass Association where he served as treasurer until four years ago. Mike spent many years involved in Crestview City League Sports coaching football, basketball, and baseball. Many young lives were influenced by his leadership. He loved every minute.

He was a faithful member of Woodlawn Baptist Church for 45 years. Upon retirement, he spent a lot of time in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina where he was an associate member of Bryson City First Baptist Church.

You may leave your condolences at www.brackneyfuneralservice.com.