Wiley 'Mike' M Fretwell

Wiley "Mike" M. Fretwell, born to John Wiley Fretwell and Mattie Lee Stone in Ft. Benning, Ga., passed away surrounded by family on New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, 2014. Mike joined the U.S. Navy in 1957, serving on two different ships and touring the globe for four years before completing his tour in 1961. He settled in Oregon with his first wife, having three children. In 1969, he married the love of his life, Terrie, with whom he raised their two sons, Mitch and Ben. They cherished their time with six amazing grandchildren. One brother predeceased him, as well as both parents. He was saddened for the loss of his granddaughter, Lyssa, and great-granddaughter, JorJa, before him.Mike is survived locally by his wife of 45 years, Terrie; sons, Mitch and Ben and their families; daughters and son, Teresa, Leann and Andy, located in Georgia, their grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and two brothers and two sisters, residing in Georgia.A gathering will be hosted from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, at Smoke Tree Estates Clubhouse, Cornelius.