Celebration of Life services for Michael Andrew Scantlebury, 41, of Champaign, will be at 9 a.m., Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at St. Matthew Roman Catholic Church, 1303 Lincolnshire Drive, Champaign.

Monsignor Mark Merdian will officiate. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Champaign.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, May 24, 2010, at Heath and Vaughn Funeral Home, 201 N. Elm, Champaign.

Mr. Scantlebury passed away at 8:34 p.m., Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at Carle Hospital, Urbana.

He was born April 13, 1969, in Champaign, a son of Frank and Miriam Beatrice (Taylor) Scantlebury. He married Hollie Kane on July 23, 2008, at Ft. Walton Beach, Florida. She survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Mikah S. Scantlebury and Mariah T. Scantlebury, both of Champaign; his father, Frank, of Champaign; two sisters, Marie V. Scantlebury, of Peoria, and Marcia E. Scantlebury-Hall, of Melbourne, Fla.; three aunts, and three uncles.

He was preceded in death by his mother and one brother, Christopher J. Scantlebury.

Michael graduated from Centennial High School and Parkland College. He attended the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, where he studied Political Science. He was a security operations supervisor at Exelon’s Nuclear Dresden Generating Station. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps for eleven years, obtaining the rank of Staff Sergeant.

Michael had a long history of leadership experience. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served for eleven years as a non-commissioned officer in various duty assignments. During his military tenure, he honed his leadership skills and exemplified the high standards of professionalism that are commonly associated with “The Corps.”

In June 2002, Mike began his career with Wackenhut Nuclear Services, where he quickly progressed through the Clinton Power Station Security Organization. In June 2006, Mike transferred to Braidwood Station Security Organization and was promoted to WNS Operations Coordinator. He obtained an Associate of Science degree in Business Administration from Parkland Community College in 2001. He pursued his Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science while attending the University of Illinois and was 7 credits short of graduation. He was promoted to Project Manager at Wackenhut in 2007 and joined Exelon in that position in 2008.

Michael was a proud father and husband, devoted son, brother, and friend to many, excelling at all. He was very proud to be a Marine, in which he also excelled.

He was a member of St. Matthew Roman Catholic Church, Champaign.

Michael was a co-founder of the “Paign” City Motorcycle Club and a member from 2001 to 2006.

His hobbies included physical fitness, yard work, video games, motorcycle riding and spending quality time with family.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Research Hospital, http://www.stjude.org, and Crisis Nursery of Urbana-Champaign, 1309 W. Hill, Urbana, IL 61801, http://www.crisisnursery.net.

Condolences to the family may be offered online at www.HeathandVaughn.com.

Condolences

Marie and Family

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother.
I would hear you speak of your family often and your nieces.
You all will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Delores Madrigal
Baton Rouge, LA

Hollie and family,

Although I don’t know you all, I knew Mike from working with him at Exelon, Dresden Station. I just wanted to express my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. We lost a great man that day. Mike was someone who was looked up to as a leader and as a peer. As a Marine myself, I understand the committment Mike had to himself, family and his work. He will be greatly missed and his memory and my memories working with him will last forever.

Don Horton
Leathernecks MC
Blacksheep Chapter
Illinois

Dear Holly and girls,

I am so sorry to hear about Mike. You have my condolences, and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Mike was a great guy with a wonderful smile, awesome zest for life, and truly cared about people. He will be truly missed by many. His death is definitely a tragic loss to those who knew him and the human race.

Jeralyn LeMay
Security Officer, Braidwood Statiion

To the family of Mike Scantlebury,

As the site nurse at Dresden, I had the privilege to work with Mike. He always made me smile. Mike would go out of his way to help me if there was an issue in his department. In fact, many times he would drop what ever he was doing, just to help me. Not many people do that at Exelon. I will never forget his smile, his positive attitude. He will be greatly missed at Dresden. Mrs. Scantlebury, I have had many officers come and talk to me about how much they will miss Mike. It was a great loss to many of them. That is how much Mike was liked at work.

I have no words to ease your pain, but Mike will be remembered in my prayers and thoughts.

With deepest sympathy,

Jan RN
Dresden Site Nurse

Dear Marie and family,

Very sorry to hear of you great loss. I will be thinking of you and lifting you up in prayer. Marie spoke highly of him.

Charlotte Harelson, Baton Rouge, LA

Dear Scantlebury Family,

I just learned of Mike’s arraignments this morning and I am sorry to say I cannot be there with you to celebrate Mike’s life. Mike and I were friends when he was here at Clinton. Mike worked with me as a Clinton Power Station Medical First Responder. I had the honor of being Mike’s First Responder instructor.

Mike cared about those around him. He always greeted you in passing and asked how things were. Many people ask those things with shallow meaning, but Mike truly cared. This world is a dimmer place without his beaming smile, positive attitude and slap on the shoulder.

I am saddened with Mike’s sudden passing, but my spirit is better for having the privilege for not just knowing Mike, but being able to call him friend.

My prayers are with Mike and all of you.

Sincerely,
Kevin J. Page
Supervisor, Instrument Maintenance
Exelon Nuclear - Clinton Power Station

Mike was a pleasure to work with and I do not think I ever saw him that he was not smiling. He will be missed by all of us.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow.

God bless you all!

Margie Justic
Maintance Work Planner
Exelon Dresden Station

Hollie, Mikah, and Mariah,

I was shocked and devastated to learn of Mike’s passing. Mike was a great co-worker and friend. He had a wonderful smile and laugh that could always brighten your day. Mike was always willing to help someone else. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls in this time of sorrow.

My deepest sympathies,

Michelle Smith

Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.

With deepest sympathy,

from: Hosea Washington and Family
Peoria, IL

To Our Dear Soror Marie Scantlebury and the Scantlebury Family:

We are praying for you at this difficult time. Our thoughts reach out in hopes that you will know the strength and comfort that we pray for will sustain you. “In the hardest things we do … loves sees us through.”

With Deepest Sympathy,
Your Sisters In Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Peoria Alumnae Chapter
Florese Bright, President

Marcia,

I’m sorry that I never had the privilege of meeting your brother, but he had to be a wonderful person considering all of the love that others are showing the family now.

Nat and I are with you and your family in spirit. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need ANYTHING!

Peace & Blessings to you and yours.

Much Love,

Nat and Gloria Thornton
Atlanta, GA

Cousin Hollie, Mikah, and Mariah,

We are so very sorry for your loss. We wish we could be there for the services. Please know that your family is in our prayers.

Much Love,

Robert and Amy (Cornett) Jackson Family

To our Linesister Marie V. Scantlebury and family at the death of your beloved Michael A. Scantlebury:

May God comfort you and surround you in your time of bereavement. Always remember that those who live in the hearts of others never die. Praise GOD from whom all blessings flow. Praise him Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Our thoughts are with you and your loved ones during this difficult time.

“The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.”

—Deuteronomy 33:27

Love and Prayers,

Panache 25, Spring 97
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter

Point of Contact:
Charyn Robinson
Baltimore, MD

I am so sorry for your loss.

I also worked with Mike at Braidwood; he was a breath of fresh air in this world. I am also a Marine Corps Veteran and Mike was the real deal when came to being a leader. There are those that I knew in the corp that I served with that would give their life for you, and even though I did not serve with Mike I know that he was the type of Marine that put in the situation would give his last breath for His fellow man.It was a pleasure to know Mike, and I am Praying for those he left behind.

Simpler Fi,
Dennis B. Barwegen

To the family of Michael Scantlebury: Words are difficult to come by as I heard of the untimely death of you dear son, brother, and father, Michael. We do not determine our time in this world, only know that God has a place for all of us in heaven. May you take comfort in the fact that Michael was beloved by many. May his soul rest in perfect peace, and may you find the courage and strength to find peace at some time.

God Bless, Victor Uchendu Jr.

Dear Hollie and Girls,

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Lorie Clark Masterhan

To the family of Mike Scantlebury,

The night Mike passed away was the night a shining star left us. He was such an inspiration to all around him. Mike will never be forgotten. He will always be looking down at his beautiful family and friends from heaven. May God be with his family through this difficult time.

Cheryl Kakuska
Security Supervisor
Braidwood Station

Hollie,

I would like to tell you how sorry I am to hear about Mike. I was completely shocked when Ron told me. I immediately felt terribly sad for you and your girls. I know I have not seen you or Mike for years, but I remember Mike’s goofiness and laugh. He was hilarious and so funny!

Again, I’m so very sorry that you’ve lost him, and my heart goes out to you and your girls.

Take care.

Rachael Koshinski (used to be Condie)

Marie,

I was so sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your brother. Please know that you will be in my prayers. Nothing said, right now, will ease the pain you are feeling. However, as time goes on, you will be able to reflect on the happy times you shared with your brother.

With deepest sympathy,

Soror E. Cowling

Marie,

I am so sorry about your brother. He is the same age as my elder son, who taught and rides a motorcycle.

My prayers are with you and your family.

Love you,
Mollye

It is with deep sorrow that we mark the passing of our dear cousin Michael. Our deepest condolences go out to Hollie, daughters and the Scantlebury family.

Michael will be forever lovingly remembered.

Sandra Gomez and family.