Michael Wayne Willoughby, also known as "Niccel Plated", 42, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, surrounded by family. Michael was a loving son, brother, father, grandson, cousin and nephew.

Michael was born on November 2, 1981, in Pfullendorf, Germany on an U.S. Army base. In October of 1982 he moved back to the states, making Akron, Ohio his hometown.

Michael loved football, his favorite team was the Pittsburg, Steelers. He enjoyed drawing, eating candy and expressing himself through writing and performing his own rap music. Michael always said his greatest invention was his children, they meant the world to him. He also enjoyed time with his family and all of his friends.

Michael attended Central Hower and Kenmore High School in Akron. He was a skilled laborer, specializing in roofing, siding and towing at Bobby's Towing and Team Towing.

Michael is preceded in death by his grandfather, James W. Secrest; aunt, Debbie Secrest; and grandfather, Robert C. Murray, Sr.

Michael is survived by his daughters, Maheyla Marie White Cloud-Willoughby, Micah Lynn Marie and Kaliyah Lynn Marie; son, Angelo; parents, Cynthia and Bob Murray; brothers, Jason K. (Lesa) Willoughby and Robert (Melisa) Murray; sister, Kileen Willoughby; nieces, Kyla and Savannah Willoughby, Dayna Ballard and Naja Gutshall; nephews, Cameron and Austin Smith, Devon Ballard, and Paxton and Maddix Murray; grandmothers, Sachiko Takenaka and Kathleen Rexroat; aunts and uncles, Rebecca (George) Tepus and Robin (Dave) Mitchell; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. Michael also had an extended family, if he loved you, he claimed you!