Deputy Harold “Mike” Michael Altman, 42, of Marianna, FL, passed away in the line of duty attempting to save someone’s life on Jan. 30, 2007. He was born May 9, 1964 in Orlando, FL to Harold and Madeline Wood Altman.
Altman had been a resident of Marianna for 1 1/2 years moving from Freeport, Florida. He was Christian by faith. He worked as a Deputy with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department. He received his degree in Criminal Justice at Gulf Coast Community College, where he was on the Presidents list for a 4.0 grade point average. He was a licensed pilot, he believed in helping everybody in need and he enjoyed spending time with his family. He was also a Master Mason in Marianna.
Altman is survived by his father and mother, Harold Altman and Madeline Altman, of Freeport; the love of his life, his wife Dorothy Jean Altman, of Marianna; one step-son, James Alfred Cordle, of Mossy Head; one step-daughter, Kimberly Viola Davis, of Freeport; one brother, Kent Altman and wife, Anna, of Freeport; one sister, Marcia Altman Grandstaff and husband, Robert, of Baker; five step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews Crystal Sullins, Robert Daniel Grandstaff, Joseph Grandstaff, Jessica Altman, Claudia Robin Altman and Ken (KJ) Altman Jr.
Funeral Services were conducted Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007 at Damascus Pentecostal Ministries Church, with Rev. Richard Butch Helms officiating.
Burial followed in Black Creek Cemetery with the Jackson County Sheriff’s department honor guard performing honors.
[Source: The DeFuniak Springs Herald, February 8, 2007, Pages 1 and 9B]
[Burial: Black Creek Memorial Cemetery, Freeport]