Michael was born on December 24, 1964 in California to Juanita and Allen Colpitt. He passed away in Tulsa on December 14, 2024.

Michael attended school in Okmulgee and played football, baseball and wrestled. He loved sports and being a Bulldog. He was drafted his senior year by the Phillies, where he played in the minor leagues seven years. He also coached a champion Seminole College baseball team. Later he made his home in Tulsa, where he worked in landscaping and irrigation.

Michael had a huge personality and heart, he lived his life to the fullest. He truly loved all his family and friends. He enjoyed music, art, writing and traveling in or outside the country, especially to the beach. He liked being outdoors, often going to the lake with his wife and Dylan.

He is preceded in death by: his father, Allen Colpitt; grandparents, Howard and Cora Colpitt; and grandfather, Archie Kneff.

He is survived by: his mother, Juanita Colpitt; wife, Stacy Colpitt; and son, Chance Michael Colpitt; parents-in-law, Sally and Timmy Morgan; brother, Chad Colpitt and wife Deanna; sister, Juanita Puglise; sisters-in-law, Stephanie Dean and husband Jeff, Sara Hunt, Mandy Nordby and husband Robin; aunts, Nancy Frederick and husband Frank, Barbara Cockrum and husband Jack; uncle, Chuck Massey and wife Elaine; nephews, Cameron Colpitt, Luke and Michael Mitchell, Michael Hunt, Hunter Dean, Wylder Nordby; nieces, Madyson, Makenzie and Kelsie Colpitt; Alyssa Williams, Brittany Hunt, Tiffiney Montgomery; cousins, Stephanie and Trent Cockrum; and great nephew, Dylan Wheeler.

Michael was a much loved husband, son, brother, father and uncle affectionately dubbed "Uncle Ben" by many. We all will miss him and cherish our memories of him.

There will be a celebration of life on December 28, 2024, at 12 noon at the Stokely Event Center, 10111 E. 45th Pl. in Tulsa. There will be a graveside service to follow at Memorial Cemetery, 5111 Memorial Dr. in Tulsa.