JOHNNY TONEY MICHELE, age 79, a resident of Irving, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at his home. Born November 26, 1933 in Grenada, Mississippi to Charlie D. Michele and Mamie Forte Michele, he was the second of four children: Doris, Johnny, Grace and Phillip. Johnny graduated from Grenada High School in 1953, enlisted in the U.S. Air Force July 22, 1953, served during the Korean conflict and was discharged July 23, 1957. He attended Mississippi State University, and married Marie Santina Phillips on November 25, 1956. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Phillip Michele; sister, Doris Michele; and by his beloved daughter, Sarah Marie Pond, he is survived by his daughter, Mamie Jo Gatlin and husband Billy of Pleasant Grove; son, Charles Michele and wife Carolyn of Grand Prairie; and son, John Michele of Irving. John was his Dads main caregiver and companion. Also surviving are grandchildren, Charlene, Amanda, Robert, Michael, Matthew, Sean, Mona, Meagan and Bryanna; eight great grandchildren; and sister, Grace Cook of Grenada, Mississippi. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday at Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home, 606 West Airport Freeway in Irving. Mass of Christian Burial is 11:30 a.m., Monday, May 6 at Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Church, 2323 Cheyenne in Irving. Burial 1:30 p.m., Monday at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway in Dallas.