Michael Bryant McCleery

Michael Bryant McCleery, 69, of Midland, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. There will be a visitation on Saturday, July 1, 2017 from 2:00-4:00PM at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home in Midland.Mike was born on May 31, 1948 to Patsy and Bobby McCleery in Tacoma, Washington. The family moved to Leavenworth, KS where Mike graduated High School and played college baseball at the University of Kansas. He joined the Marine Corps in 1967 and did a tour in Vietnam. He returned to Texas and completed his degree in Geology at the University of Texas at Austin. Mike moved to Midland in 1980 and worked as a geologist for various oil companies. He retired from the TCEQ as an Environmental Investigator. Mike enjoyed fishing, reading, creative writing and watching professional baseball and football.He is survived by his son, David McCleery and wife Justine, of New York City; siblings, Tim McCleery, Kay Brunner, and Marsha Rochester; and several nieces, great nieces, and a great nephew.He is preceded in death by his parents.The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at Brookdale Senior Living, Midland Memorial Staff, and the Hospice Care Team.In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be donated to the American Heart Association.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.,