of Bega
‘The Living Poet’
07.12.1960 – 23.01.2026
Dear son of Roger and Joan (dec’d) Jones (Bemboka). Brother of Tim.
The funeral for Michael will be held in the Bemboka Men’s Shed, Colombo Park, Snowy Mountains Highway, Bemboka at 2.00p.m., Monday 2nd February, 2026 and burial will follow in the Bemboka Lawn Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend
Funeral Details
Date & Time
2:00 pm, Mon 2 February 2026Venue
Bemboka Men's Shed, Snowy Mountains Hwy, Bemboka, New South Wales 2550, AUView on Google Maps
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John R Whyman Funeral Services
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John R Whyman Funeral Services
Serving families in Bega and surrounding suburbs.02 6492 4111
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5 Little Church St, Bega, New South Wales 2550
Goodbye our dear friend. You were a brother to me and musical companion thanks for everything mate …Condolences to your girls , Leyce,Lee,Rebecca ,and your grandkids , your dad Roger, and Brother Tim ….See you along the road mate All our love Matt and Ree Preo xx❤️🎼🎸🎤Rest Easy dear Poet….
Darling talented Michael, you will be forever missed and loved. Fly free my beautiful treasured friend. Back home.
Love , strength and healing to Roger, Tim, Michaels girls and family, and friends. He was a bright light here on earth and I cherished every moment in his wonderful company. xo
Back home to God dear Michael. Thank you for your treasured friendship and good heart. You are.missed dearly.
Michael the Living Poet.What a Man.I had Years on him ,But he Taught me ,a few things on Life.Became My Mate,and Friend.Never be forgotten Mate.
Micky i met u doing the big red couch at Tamworth
U were dinky die Aussie
Rip mate
Dearest Michael,
What a man!
I will forever treasure our friendship, my beautiful friend, brother in Christ and fellow artist. I feel very blessed that I shared in your last public performance in Glen Innes, June, 28th, 2025.
I am so glad I was able to meet you and stay in contact . Thank you for your talents, beauty, grace, wisdom, positive attitude, beautiful heart and your testimony of faith in God.
You shone so brightly in this world and I will miss you, your smile and your laugh.
I, and all who met you, will remember you with love, admiration and gratitude for all you brought to our life, hearts and world.
I love you Michael. 💙🙏
God bless.💙🙏
Until we meet again.💙🙏
Wishing your beautiful family, strength, peace and love in the days ahead.
Love, Rachel.
Michael my Mate
Your friendship I will treasure forever
We enjoyed so many good times at Tamworth, Glen Innes, Gloucester playing music or just sitting around talking about life’s journey and our Hope’s and dreams. You will Live in my heart forever 💖 May you, my friend, Michael the Living Poet
Rest in Peace ✌️ 🕊️ 🙏🎸🎶🎶🎶🎶
My deepest condolences to your Beautiful girls, Dad and Brother Tim
And apologies for not being there today.
Beautiful Precious Michael Your home now 🥺💔 Love You Forever an Always My Friend
Knowing. that death is not the end I rest in my heart with the comfort that you are well as you always gladly shared your great love of God and forever strived to be an example of that same love , so I will speak with you in my prayers and meditations, travel well brother into wherever this journey of consciousness takes you next , I know you are protected and that all is well, love you always , God Bless , Pastor Paul
Knowing. that death is not the end I rest in my heart with the comfort that you are well as you always gladly shared your great love of God and forever strived to be an example of that same love , so I will speak with you in my prayers and meditations, travel well brother into wherever this journey of consciousness takes you next , I know you are protected and that all is well, love you always , God Bless , Pastor Paul