Mr. Michael Thomas Sheridan Sr.

June 2, 1958 - September 9, 2021

Sheridan – Michael Thomas Sheridan, age 63, of Macclenny, Florida went to his Heavenly home on September 9, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Georgia. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on June 2, 1958 to the late Thomas Francis Sheridan, Jr. and Antonette Jackson Sheridan. Michael was raised in Jacksonville and graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1976. After graduation, he attended college for a short time until finding the love of his life, Rita Lorraine Sykes, while working at Florida Moving and Storage. On November 19, 1983, Michael and Rita were happily married. Michael was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed a long career as a Truck Driver with Southeastern Freight Lines where he has served for over 30 years and is currently employed. In 1995, Michael and Rita made Baker County their forever home and joined St. Mary’s Catholic Church. When not working, Michael could be found enjoying the simple pleasures of life. Being outside tending to his yard, going to the beach, sitting by the fire in the winter, and relaxing with Rita on their pool floats napping during the summer. He was an avid Florida Gator football fan who enjoyed anything family related and especially loved time with his sweet grandbabies. Michael was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Donald Sheridan. Michael is survived by his loving wife, Rita Sheridan of Glen St. Mary, FL; children, Christy (Bob) Swesey of St. Augustine, FL and Michael (Jessica) Sheridan, Jr. of Murfreesboro, TN; brother, Philip (Sandra) Sheridan of Green Cove Springs, FL; sisters, Kathleen (Dan) Foster of Middleburg, FL and Sheila Stroud of Jacksonville, FL; sister-in-law, Sherri Sheridan of Jacksonville, FL; grandchildren, Roan, Cole, and Hailee Swesey and Raleigh Sheridan. A Mass Celebration Service will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 11:00 am at St. Matthews Catholic Church, 1773 Blanding Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32210 with Father Luke McLoughlin as celebrant. Arrangements are under the care and direction of V. TODD FERREIRA FUNERAL SERVICES, 250 North Lowder Street, Macclenny, FL 32063 (904)259-5700. Visit www.ferreirafuneralservices.com to sign the family’s guest book.