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Visitation: 5 until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Celebration of Life Ceremony: 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home
Michael "Mike" G. Hungate, age 63, of Flora, Illinois, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, September 24, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born July 26, 1963, in Evansville, Indiana, the son of Donald Eugene and Doris Lee (Clark) Hungate.
Mike was a 1981 graduate of Edwards County High School. In his early working years, he spent time in the oil fields, and he later worked at NAL, Wal-Mart, and the Flora VFW.
Wherever Mike went, he had a way of making people feel welcome. He was quick with a story, always good for a laugh, and could make a stranger feel like an old pal in no time. He was a giving man who loved life, and he was a friend for life to anyone who knew him.
When he wasn't working, Mike was happiest outdoors or out on the road on his Harley-Davidson. He was a member of the Flatlanders Social Club, and riding brought him a lot of good times with good friends. Mike was a loyal Oakland Raiders and St. Louis Cardinals fan, and when it came to racing, Jeff Gordon was his guy. He never turned down a plate of biscuits and gravy, and his dog, Leroy, was a faithful companion in recent years, just as LJ was before him.
Most of all, Mike was a proud dad and Papaw. His sons and grandkids were his greatest joy, and nothing meant more to him than time spent with them. He leaves behind a lot of laughter, a lot of friends, and a family who loved him dearly.
He is survived by three sons, Michael (Becky) Hungate of Geff, Mason Hungate of Flora, and Dalton (Lexie) Hungate of Kinmundy; mother, Doris Crutchfield of Grayville; five grandchildren, Emma and Madyson Hungate, and Hadley, Eliza, and Blake Hungate; and two sisters, Donna Proctor of Albion and Tammy Downs of Grayville.
He was preceded in passing by his father, Donald Hungate; stepfather, Tom Crutchfield; and sister, Joyce Hungate Woodward.
Visitation hours for Mike will be from 5 until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. A ceremony celebrating Mike's life will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, led by Chuck Buchanan. Memorial donations are suggested to assist the family with expenses, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.
To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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We rode alot of miles on the Harleys with Mike ate alot of good food and hads lots of laughs,he will be missed
good friend will miss you
So sorry for your loss!
Rest in Peace, Mike, one of the best guys I ever met. We met on the baseball field when I was coaching Dalton and Mason, same age as Noah. He helped out as a kind soul. We crossed paths many times during the boys’ growing up, then discovered we shared the same birthdate. I remember Mike dearly. May God bless his soul.
Dalton ,and Mason you are in our thoughts and prayers .We are sure going to miss you Mike , it is great to call you friend . Rest easy until we meet again ..
I will miss his posts on Facebook....But most of all his love as a good friend!!
I truly Loved working with Mike at NAL. He could always manage to scare me. He continued that tradition when he worked at Walmart. Mike made life fun. He truly made life fun..
He was a good friend. I always enjoyed going into Walmart and having a good laugh and teasing each other. He will be missed. Fly High Mike
Thoughts and Prayers
Mike will be missed for sure. RIP my brother from another mother.
Always with a smile on his face. He will be missed.
We enjoyed our Harley rides and conversations! Working with you at Walmart was always a blast. Rest in peace and may God bless!
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