Michael Francis Florence

September 9, 1947 - December 2, 2020

Michael Florence passed away on December 2, 2020 in his home. Mike was born in Texas City, TX on September 9, 1947. He was raised in La Marque, TX, graduated from La Marque High School in 1965, and completed his bachelor's degree from Southwestern University in 1970. He met his wife, Helen, at Southwestern and they were married June 6, 1976 in Huntsville, TX. Mike was the son of S.M. and Juanita Hensley Florence. Mike taught for 32 years and spent most of his teaching career at McCullough High School and The Woodlands High School in The Woodlands, TX. He particularly enjoyed teaching AP economics and playing The Houston Chronicle Stock Market Game. Mike's students appreciated his larger than life personality and voted him "favorite teacher." Mike and Helen loved to travel. Their favorite spot was Jackson Hole, WY with a view of the Tetons. They also enjoyed taking care of the family farm and cows in Willis, TX. Mike was a long time member of the Texas A&M 12th Man Foundation. Mike is survived by his wife Helen Andes Florence, brother David John Florence and wife Lisa, nephew Jacob Samuel Florence, and great niece Alexis Florence. Mike will be remembered for his strong Christian faith, personal integrity and great sense of humor. A Memorial Service will be Sunday, December 6, 2020 immediately following Sunday Service at 11:30am at Change Pointe Church, 400 Sgt. Ed Holcomb Blvd. N., Conroe, TX 77304. There will be a Graveside Service at Oakwood Cemetery in Huntsville, TX 77340 on Monday December 7, 2020 at 2pm. Mike will be buried next to his paternal grandfather, Samuel Mack Florence, Sr. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Change Pointe Church Building Fund. P.O. Box 253, Conroe, TX 77305-0253. You are invited to leave a written condolence on our website at www.shmfh.com. To view livestream of Memorial Service go to www.ChangePointeChurch.org.