January 1, 1952 – September 5, 2023
Michael G. Nikirk, 71, of Kodak, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at UT Medical Center in Knoxville.
He was born in Bedford on January 1, 1952, to Isaac M. Nikirk and Ida Ethel (New) Nikirk. Mike graduated from Oolitic High School in 1969. Mike married Kimberly S. (Hagan) Nikirk and she survives.
Mike loved his family. His wife of 35 years, his seven children, and his 21 grandchildren, he loved fiercely. Mike’s career was in the trucking industry for thirty-plus years; besides the trucking industry, Mike had a love and passion for others. He loved the Lord and had a passion for serving through food ministry. His heart was to feed others as Jesus often fed the people.
Many will speak volumes of his love, his generosity, and his food as he was a man who was loved by many. Mike truly had a servant’s heart as his Lord and Savior.
Survivors include his wife, Kimberly S. Nikirk, his children, M. Shane Nikirk, his children, Jaevyn and Landyn, M. Shawn (Jamie) Nikirk, their children, Dalton, Dylan, and Tori, Heather (Travis) Proffitt, their children, Jaiden, Maddison, and Carver, Mark (Marie) Kinser, their children, John Mark, Wyatt, and Morgan, M. Seth (Amy) Nikirk, their children, Annabelle, Savannah, and Asher, Brandon (Erica) Nikirk, their children, Corbin, Gracie, and Cayden, Marci (Matt) Miller, their children, Shane, Ty, Emogene, and Bryleigh, two sisters, Elsie Webb and Betty (Kenny) Speer.Â
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Sheila Nikirk, brothers, Warren Nikirk, Walter Nikirk, Wendell Nikirk, and Jerry Nikirk, and one sister, Marilyn Kay Rathsman.
Cremation was chosen with a celebration of his life on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Preachers Smokehouse, at 2929 Pittman Center Road, in Sevierville, Tennessee, 37876
Contributions may be made to Cresthaven Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.
Condolences may be made at www.cresthavenfh.com.
