Mr. Michael Love Moncrease Jr.

Michael Love Moncrease, Jr., was born January 20, 1974, to Michael Love Moncrease, Sr. and Rea Hollingsworth in Beth Israel Hospital, Manhattan, NY. On October 21, 2016, Michael, Jr., transitioned from this life of labor to life of reward in Kissimmee, FL. In his earlier years, he was baptized at Mariner’s Temple in Manhattan, NY. Mike knew the Lord and he was a member of the Home Team Men’s Group of Rejoice in The Lord Ministries led by Chester Smith. Affectionately called Mike by his family and friends, he was educated in the New York City public school system. Growing up in the Lower Eastside of New York, Mike attended PS 134 Elementary School, PS 56 Junior High School and Seward High School where he earned his diploma in 1992. Mike resided in New York with his father Michael, Sr., and beloved grandmother, Eliza Thomas (preceded him in death). Mike went on to matriculate at Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale NY, where he earned his Associate of Arts degree in Business. Until his death, he was employed by Disney World in Orlando, FL as a truck driver for XPO Logistics, Inc. Mike was a compassionate baller who played and coached the game of basketball. As a young child, he played basketball for Seward High School, Henry Street Settlement, and New Life Travel Team in New York. In 2000, Mike decided to move his residency to Central Florida, where he coached various AAU teams, a middle school team and mentored many youth in various communities. His desire to be influential in the lives of youth, led him on a journey of mentoring youth and coaching youth basketball in Central Florida for over 10 years. Mike’s most memorable basketball moment was coaching a 12 and under team to a victory at the 1st Annual Florida Classic Tournament played at Magic Arena. As active as he was in the community, he was equally as active in the lives of his boys, Ahmiere and Jayhden training them up to excel in basketball and school. Mike put his business degree to work and began to work in the music business as a promoter and manager for 14 years. This is where he worked with various artists, i.e. Apollo Kreed, Usher, Big Daddy Kane, Cool G Rap, JayZ, to name a few. Mike lived in Central Florida for several years; however, his love for his Lower Eastside neighborhood in Manhattan, NY, never faded and he was a devoted New York Knicks fan. His physical presence was equivalent to his personality, which would quickly illuminate any room that Mike entered. His smile was infectious and he had a giving spirit that will remain in the hearts of all who loved him forever. Mike leaves to cherish his memories: his father, Michael L. Moncrease, Sr. (Towanda), Alexandria, VA; his mother, Rea Williams (Rev. Williams), St. Cloud, FL; sons, Ahmiere Moncrease, Bronx, NY, and Jayhden Moncrease, Apopka, FL; siblings, Jason Moncrease (Brandy), Winter Park, FL, Tiffany Moncrease, Byran Moncrease, Cory Curry, Kissimmee, FL, Donté Berry, Suitland, MD, Jeanette Bishop, Cincinnati, OH; devoted fiancé, Natalina Samuels, Haines City, FL; nephews, Brandon, Jaden, Jason, Jr., Byran, Jai’Shone, and Noah; nieces, Kennedy and Jada; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

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Mr. Michael Love Moncrease Jr.

January 20, 1974 - October 21, 2016