Service Details
Funeral: Saturday, July 3, 2021 10:00am
Visitation: Saturday, July 3, 2021 9:00am – 10:00am
Location: Midtown Church of Christ, 1704 13th Street, Racine, Wisconsin.
Interment: Graceland Cemetery’s Veterans Section in Racine, WI.
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Cedar Hill, Texas (Former resident of Racine, WI) – Michael Maurice Westmoreland Sr. was born on January 30, 1972, to Phyllis Westmoreland and Melvin Kidd in Racine, Wisconsin.
Michael received his formal education in Racine Unified School District and was a proud graduate of J.I. Case High School, in 1990. He accepted Christ as his savior at age 35 and was united with Midtown Church of Christ in Racine, Wisconsin. Michael was united in holy matrimony with Angela Lawson on October 9, 1993, in Racine, Wisconsin. Michael enlisted into the United States Air Force on April 5, 1991 and was honorably discharged on March 1, 1996. He was self-employed as a heating and air conditioning technician until 2020. He traveled all over the country as a motivational speaker, to encouraging stroke and trauma patients.
In his leisure, he enjoyed reading and had a love of making his own music. He loved playing his saxophone and keyboard. He enjoyed DJ’ing for fun his name was “DJ Vivid”. He was a huge Michael Jackson fan. He loved to dance and mastered MJ’s moves.
Michael departed this life on June 24, 2021. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Joseph and Frances Westmoreland. Paternal grandparents Glover and Ollie Kidd. He was preceded in death by several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He leaves to cherish his memory: mother Phyllis Westmoreland-Lott; father Melvin (Lillie) Kidd Sr; brothers Gregory Lott Jr. and Melvin Kidd Jr; sisters Angela (Jermaine) Kidd-Witherspoon and Ollie Kidd; former wife and love of his life Angela Westmoreland; son Michael Westmoreland Jr; daughter Michala Westmoreland; grandchildren Ariellya and Aizayah Westmoreland; special cousins Carolyn Settersten, Jessie Maurice Jones, Arthur Westmoreland, Debra Sims-Brown and Brian Sims.
The Celebration of Michael’s Life will be held on Saturday, July 3, 2021 10:00am at Midtown Church of Christ, 1704 13th Street, Racine, Wisconsin. Visitation will be in the church from 9:00am – 10:00am. Michael will receive Full Military Honors. Interment will take place in Graceland Cemetery’s Veterans Section in Racine, WI on Thursday, July
In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to the funeral home to assist with Michael’s final expenses. Please contact the funeral home 8:00am – 4:00pm to make payment by phone at 262-552-900 or in person 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI.
josephine shannon says
To the Westmoreland family my heart goes out to u make God bless u my condolence goes out to the family
Natashia Billups says
You will truly be missed Michael , praying for your family in this time , sending condolences
CLASS OF 90 … Great memories from elementary to high school
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Yvonne Jones says
Praying for all of you and asking God to comfort and strengthen you. Read Psalm 121:1, 2 love you
Marquion says
We lost a great one, that now resides in a great place!
Katherine Love says
I’m still in disbelief we were just on the phone the day before, Cut you have been a great confidant and friend not just by marriage where you my family I loved you so much our friendship was great the advice you always gave me I will always remember how positive you were.I Love you Cut ) Michael. Rest Peacefully You will be missed.
TONETTE LOTT MILLER says
Too the Westmoreland Family
Sending my deepest condolences
Sandra K Russel -Smith says
Sending my deepest sympathy to the family. Phyllis sending prayers and hugs
Quita Johnson and Prentice Thomas says
Too the Westmoreland Family
Sending my deepest condolences
Anonymous says
Condolences from Nancy nunn family. Vella nunn Bennie nunn and kirldy Tanya nunn prayers goes out to my other side of my family good bless
Anonymous says
Fareeda Dadzie
“Duddin”
Vince Candido says
You were always a great friend. You will be missed Brutha.
Rest in Paradise my friend….
Wilma Hayes says
My condolences and prayers to the family
Mathew marzette. says
Marzette family condolences.
Dee Dee says
We lost a Great family member
Cuz now I know why you always told me to be strong you knew that one day I would need the strength to bear your loss RIP 🥲
Walinda Riley & family says
Phyllis you and the family have my deepest condolences. My prayers are with you especially through this very difficult time. God bless!
Dorothy Agoro says
Sincere Prayers and Condolences to the family and friends.
Sending love and hugs to Phyllis
Mike Berryhill says
Rest easy the other Mike god bless the family as well!!!!!
Gregory Jacobs says
let not your heart be troubled, you believe in GOD believe also in me. JOHN chapter 14 verse 1..
Gary & Becky Goodwin says
Our Condolences to the Westmoreland & Kidd family’s at these times
Jill M Overstreet says
Mike was one of the greatest human beings I ever knew, he will forever hold a special place in my heart. Rest in Paradise Mike
Marian Adams says
The Adams family sends their love and deepest condolences.
We love ya’ll.
Continue prayers
Leona Woods-Brumby says
Praying God comforts and strengthen you all. Rest peacefully Mike.
Aunt Sa says
Nephew of all blessing however great or small To have had you for Nephew was greatest one of all The Family chain is broken now and nothing seems the same But as God take us one by one The chain will link again Love Your Aunt SA
Terrell and Family says
Good bye are not forever Goodbye are not end They simple mean I’ll miss you until we meet again Love you cuz Micheal
Lala says
Going to miss u cuz
Lala says
Going to miss u cuz and miss u dance like mj
Tina Riley says
May God bring both the family and friends peace in this difficult time. RIP Mike you will be missed but not forgotten.
Amy DeLeon says
My condolences to the Westmoreland family. You will be missed😢😢😢.
Deborah Sims Brown says
Cuzin Michael, I’m really going to miss you. I wish this was a dream that I would awaken from. You were such a kind, generous person and I Love You Soooo Much!!!We will be reunited one day. Tell all of our family hello. Until then, Rest In Heavenly Peace Dear Cuzin. You’ll forever be cherished. The Sims Family ❤️
Chris Miller says
Michael, my guy from the neighborhood. Gone to soon.
Reggie Phifer says
To the family I am truly heartbroken for your loss may the true God in heaven give all of you peace . Rest in peace Brotha Westmoreland.
Ramona Drane says
My condolences to the Family