Michael David Gonyer, age 71 of Maryville, TN, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at home. Mike was born in Tecumseh, MI on February 24, 1955 to Ronald and Mary Gonyer. He graduated in the class of 1973 from Manchester Michigan High School, earned an Associates Degree in Biblical Studies from Charis Bible College, Colorado Spring, CO in May of 2007 and was licensed to preach the gospel. He was a journeyman maintenance mechanic at Pfizer Global Manufacturing from 1996-2005 He was Maintenance Planner, Supervisior 1981-1996 at Kerr McGee Chemical in Henderson Nevada He also worked at US Naval Shipyard, Longbeach, Cal. Mike was married to his wife Rose on May 12, 2000. Mike received Ordination to the work of the gospel ministry in January of 2009, from Charis Bible College. Mike planted a church in Ypsilanti, Michigan in 2011 - House On The Rock Church, which is still today a vibrant body of believers. He turned the church over to his associate pastor in Jan 2022 and found a home in Maryville 2024. Mike was preceded in death by his parents and many aunts and uncles and a nephew. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Rose Gonyer; sisters, Jeanne (Mark) Baldwin, Teri (Jeff) Boegler, Rene' (Eric) Jahnke; brother, Patrick Gonyer; many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, and cousins. Mike's main desire in life was for everyone to know Jesus and fall in love with Him and experience His love for them. Tennessee service there will be a celebration of Life Service for Pastor Mike Gonyer Saturday, Oct 17th at 11:00 a.m. Lunch following downstairs Authentic Church in Maryville, TN 721 S. Evert High Road Maryville, TN 37804. Michigan service there will be a celebration of Life Service for Pastor Mike Gonyer Thursday, Oct 29th at 12:00 p.m. Hotrock Church 6560 Merritt Road Ypsilanti, MI 48198. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Charis Bible College in Woodland Park, CO https://www.charisbiblecollege.org/give/. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service 865-983-1000 www.smithlifeandlegacy.com