Michael Deontae Roby "Miro"

Mr. Michael Deontae Roby “Miro” passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017 at his residence. Age 32 years. He was born on July 3, 1984 in Saginaw, Michigan to Donald Lewis and Leslie Roby Flowers.

Miro attended Saginaw Public Schools and was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 2002. He was a member of Christ Image Community Church under the leadership of Pastor Eugene Burton. Michael was a humble person who had a major impact on many people’s lives. He was very passionate about rapping, fishing, playing his PlayStation 4, and playing cards. Michael also enjoyed reading and cracking jokes. Most importantly, he enjoyed spending time with his children. Michael was a family-oriented man, always giving and helping others. He had a voice that made people want to listen, especially when he said. “Ooh doe!” He was a natural born leader and he will be missed by all who loved him.

Michael leaves to cherish loving memories his fiancée, Wilonna Murphy, Saginaw, Michigan; four daughters, My’Asia Brewer, Mi'Kayla Roby, Tamarya Welch, and Alexandria Roby; three sons, Jeremiah McDaniel, Mishawn Roby, and Kharter Watson; one stepson, MarQuan Murphy; his parents, Donald Lewis and Leslie Roby Flowers; one sister, Jac’ques Bond; one brother, Robert Bond; five half-sisters, LaKeva Walton, Tearra Wright, Shakari Lewis, Alexia Lewis and Dominique Lewis; two half-brothers, Thomas Williams and Donald Lewis; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; special friends, Henry Buckner, Obed Thompson, John Addison, and Brandon Hendricks.

Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents, Annie Roby, Joe Roby, Jessie Lewis, and Classie Lewis; uncles, Alvin Roby, Lawrence Roby, and Joe Roby.

The family would like to express special thanks to John Addison, Henry Buckner, Kevin Wicker, Kanasha Wicker and DaKnosha Roby for the support given during our time of need.