James “Mike” Michael O’Bannon, 70, of Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away at his family residence on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023.

Born to the late James D. and Durley O’Bannon, on a Saturday, May 17th, 1952, in Fort Worth, Texas, while his father was stationed at the nearby military base in Fort Worth,  Mike, a retired heating and air cooling business owner, grew up in Southwest Florida’s Fort Myers, his family’s home where his father and mother were both from.  Among Mike’s favorite pursuits, was hunting, fishing, playing cards, and being with his family.

He is survived by his sons, Jamey O’Bannon, Jeremy O’Bannon, and Mickey O’Bannon; eight grandchildren, Jay (wife Kaitlyn) O’Bannon, Tristen O’Bannon, Julia (husband Christopher) Brooks, Chase O’Bannon, Janetta O’Bannon, Janissa O’Bannon, Jaxson O’Bannon, and Jaden O’Bannon; three great grandchildren, James O’Bannon IV, Isabella O’Bannon, and Everleigh O’Bannon; three brothers, Tim O’Bannon, Joey O’Bannon, and Danny O’Bannon; a sister, Donna DeMercado; and many extended family members and friends.

A Memorial service celebrating Mike’s life will be held 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 18th, 2023, at Roberson Funeral Home, located at 215 Mary Street in Punta Gorda.  A private committal will be held at a later date.

Friends may visit www.robersonfh.com to extend their condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Punta Gorda Chapel.