Michael Edwin Burford, 64, died Feb. 13, 2012, in Vero Beach.
He was born in Independence, Miss., coming to Vero Beach 25 years ago from Sarasota.
He served in the Marine Corp. and was honorably discharged.
He was a member of Unity Church in Sarasota and All Saints Episcopal Church in Jensen Beach.
He worked as a respiratory therapist for area hospitals for over 40 years.
Survivors include his wife of 19 years, MariJo Burford, of Vero Beach; daughters, Kristin Bodnar, of White City and Aimee Schubert, of Port St. Lucie; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association , 1101 Northchase Parkway, Marietta, GA 30067.
No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are by Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com.
