Michael Ronald Small, a resident of Franklin, Michigan, died on August 9th, 2024 at the age of 79. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

Location of Service:

The Dorfman Chapel- main chapel (map to our Chapel)

Date of Service:

Monday August 12th, 2024

Time of Service:

2:00 PM  

Interment at:

Franklin Cemetery, 26298 Scenic Dr, Franklin, MI 48025

Officiant:

Rabbi Harold Loss  

Shiva Information:

The family will be sitting through Tuesday evening at the residence of Tiffany and Erik Elie, 4181 Strathdale Ln. West Bloomfield MI 48323 Phone: (248) 797-8131.

Religious services will be held Monday and Tuesday evening at 7:00PM.

Shiva Hours:
Monday- following the interment until 9:00PM
Tuesday- from 5:00PM until 9:00PM.  
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Charitable contributions:

Eagles for Children
50430 School House Rd #200
Canton, MI 48187
Phone: (734) 751-1609

or to The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit
6735 Telegraph Rd.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
Phone: (248) 642-4260

Evans Scholars Foundation
2501 Patriot Boulevard
Glenview, IL 60026-8022
Phone: (847) 724-4600  

Family Members:

Michael Ronald Small, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, passed away on August 9th with his wife by his side. He will be deeply missed. Michael was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 14th, 1944. Mike graduated from Oak Park High School. He met his best friend and the love of his life Tandy in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. They were married six months later and have been passionately in love for 56 years.
Mike spent his entire working career in the steel industry. He ultimately helped found Pioneer Steel Corporation where he continued to work until his passing. Mike loved people and all sorts of activities. Throughout his life he enjoyed golfing, club making, fly tying, glass blowing, getting his pilots license, skeet shooting, shooting pool, jewelry making, and fixing things around the house and yard.
In addition to Tandy, he is survived by his two children, Tiffany (Erik) Elie and Bradley (Rebecca) Small; his four grandchildren Sloan, Sabrina, Jade, and Taylor; his brother Mark (Jan) Small; and sister Debbie (Mark) Flansberg.
May his memory be a blessing.  

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