February 11, 1966 – August 11, 2026
James Michael Eley, better known as Mike to those who loved and knew him, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Vanderbilt Harton hospital in Tullahoma, Tennessee at the age of 60 years.
A native of Winchester, Tennessee, he is the son of the late James Harlin and Mamie Nell Finney Eley. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by one sister, Jane Boswell.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 30, 2026, from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM at Tim’s Ford Event Center located at 89 Blue Creek Road Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388. Come and help us celebrate Mike.
Mike enjoyed fishing, ford trucks, and the simple things in life, like going for a drive and just piddling around. He had a very deep love for his family and was a great storyteller. He was witty and had good life lessons for everybody. Mike was never afraid to say exactly what was on his mind. He will be forever missed.
His survivors include: his loving wife, Tami Buchanan, his children, Mason Eley (Brittney Cannon) of Tullahoma, Tennessee, Logan Eley of Tullahoma, Tennessee, stepchildren, Natasha (Andres) Castillo of Tullahoma, Tennessee, Cody (Alee) Edmonds of Winchester, Tennessee, Jared (Hailey) Acklen of Winchester, Tennessee, sisters, Barbara Short of Franklin, Tennessee, Debbie Johnson of North Carolina, Sheila Solomon of Estill Springs, Tennessee, niece, Megan Sitz of Estill Springs, Tennessee, and sixteen grandchildren.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneral home.com Daves-Culbertson funeral home is honored to assist the family of Mike Eley.
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