The son of Mr. George, Sr. and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Holly Brown, Michael was born in Covington, TN on November 1, 1963.

He was a U. S. Air Force Veteran, retiring following 22 years of dedicated service to his country. He was employed as a Senior Network Administrator with NEC - Main Post for Lockeed-Martin. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Grantham University.

Survivors, other than his parents, include: his wife, Adriane Lamb Holly; four children, Tamara, Stephanie, Keryn and Christopher; four grandchildren, Takris, Dashawn, Dominic and Kamrion; three brothers, Gregory Holly, George Brown, Jr. and Julius Holly; two sisters, Debra Holly Johnson and Selena Holly; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Betty A. Watson; beloved in-laws, Renee Hogan (Willie), Jill M. Lamb and Barbara Watson; an uncle, Guy Holly; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.