Michael Benjamin Friedman Obituary
We bid farewell to Michael Benjamin Friedman (Fort Walton Beach, Florida), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 17, 2025 at the age of 64. Michael touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Myron Soloman Friedman and Kay Dorin Stemple; and his brother Stephen Friedman. He is survived by: his wife Jona; his daughter Madison; his stepmother Amy Friedman; his sister Sharon Johnson (Dave); his half-sisters, Kelli Friedman and Stephanie Friedman; his stepsister Shanna Valentine; and his siblings-in-law, Cyndializ Friedman, Lisa Curry (Jim) and Phil Bettelon (Allison). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 26th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Davis Watkins Funeral Home (113 Racetrack Rd NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547). A reception will be held on Saturday, July 26th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mike's memory to the O'Neal Cancer Center at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.
