Michael Eric Maijala

Michael Eric Maijala, age 87, of Lilburn, Georgia, died peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Piedmont Eastside Hospital. Michael was born in Hiram, New York, on May 23, 1935. He graduated from Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Georgia, where he received a Mechanical Engineer Degree. He also went to the Atlanta School of Law and received a Master of Science.

He was married to Mary Brand Maijala on January 18,1959, and they were blessed to have four children. Michael is preceded in death by his son, Michael Glenn Maijala. He is survived by his children: Katherine (Kim) Sisson (Jerry), Lyman Wayne Maijala, Clark Brand Maijala (Brandy); Grandchildren: Lisa Sisson Burleson (Nick), Michael Gilbert Sisson (Masonah), Robert Brand Maijala, and Clayton Dennis Maijala; and 2 Great-Grandchildren: Mary Mae Sisson, and Miah Love Sisson.

Michael was in the Air Force Reserves for 30 years. During his time in the Air Force, he was a Communications Officer and courier, in which he transported top secret papers. Michael received the Air Force Commendation Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal. He retired from the Air Force as a Lt. Colonel. In addition to the Air Force, Michael worked at Westinghouse Elevators, Atlanta, as an Engineer and later as a Contract Attorney for 30 years. He also worked at Ellis Elevators and then as a Director of Operations at FODAC in Tucker, Georgia. He attended Shoal Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Mansfield, Georgia. He held a position of church clerk for over 60 years of his life. Michael was also a Cub Scout Leader for many years.

Michael was a friend to all and never met a stranger. He was always trying to make people laugh and made them feel warm and inviting. He was the life of the party.

The family will hold visitation from 6:00PM – 8:00PM on Monday, January 9, 2023, at Wages and Sons Funeral Home, 1031 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046. The funeral will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Wages and Sons Lawrenceville, with burial to follow at 2:00PM at Shoal Creek Primitive Baptist Church. 65 Shoals Creek Church Road, Mansfield, Georgia, 30055.