Michael James "Mike" Clouse, Sr. was an influential hardworking man that loved his family very much.  Mike was a son, a brother, a husband, a father, a papa, an uncle, and a friend to many. There wasn't a thing he would not do for the people he loved. If it was broken Papa could fix it.

Mike was born on December 18, 1956 in Phoenix Arizona to Betty Jean (Russell) Clouse and James (Jim) Floyd Clouse.

In 1981, Mike met Robin Lee Sloan after only dating a short time they were married on December 5, 1981 in Kingman, Mohave County, AZ. In 1982, Mike and Robin moved to Phoenix, AZ where Mike worked as a carpenter. In November of 1982, Mike welcomed his baby girl, Stephanie Nicole Clouse, and again in November of 1983 he was blessed with a baby boy Michael James Clouse, Jr. Mike loved his wife and children unconditionally. Mike and Robin moved their family to Oklahoma in 1993. They first settled in Lone Grove until moving to the property their home now resides on 1994. They loved the little town of Marietta and made it their forever home.

Mike's hobbies included carpentry, camping, fishing, hunting, playing with his dogs, cruises, dancing in his younger days with Robin, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Mike's love and legacy will be carried on through his daughter and son-in-love, Stephanie Nicole Colston and Jason Keith Colston of Marietta; son and daughter-in-love, Michael "Jamie" James Clouse, Jr and Aftann Clouse of Ardmore; granddaughter, Kaylee Dawn Holt and husband Trenton Holt of Midwest City, OK; grandson, Jadon Michael Keith Colston of Midwest City, OK; granddaughter, Payton Rose Clouse of Lone Grove, OK; granddaughter, Harper LeeAnn Clouse of Overbrook, OK; great granddaughter Parker Lee Holt of Midwest City, OK; bonus granddaughters, Mia Patton of Ardmore and Lexi Patton of Overbrook; bonus grandson, Lyndon Clouse and wife Haven Clouse of Wilson. bonus great grandson Baylyn Clouse of Wilson. Mike was blessed with a brother he loved dearly. His brother, Ricky Clouse and wife Jeannie Clouse of Marietta. Mike had many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews that he loved very much.

Mike is preceded in death by his wife, Robin Clouse; mother, Betty Clouse; and father, Jim Clouse.

Matthew 25:21 - His lord said unto him, well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the Joy of the Lord.

P.S. THERE WAS ALWAYS LOVE IN DADDY'S HANDS.

Services will be private family services.