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Michael B. Majors

By Lisa Ace

Michael B. Majors, 59, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2018 at Care Partners Hospice and Palliative Care in Asheville, NC. Michael was born on July 31,1958 to the late James R. Majors Sr. of Rochester and the late Claudine V. (Meney) Majors of Batavia.

Michael was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Batavia and during his lifetime was employed in supervisory positions at various businesses throughout Western New York. He was an avid motorcyclist, writer, music lover and collector of memorabilia.

He is survived by his children, Teilia Majors of Clayton NC. and Michael Hixenbaugh of Lockport, NY.;  grandchildren Alexis and Carter Hixenbaugh;  sister, Denise Schaller of Farmington NY.;  brothers James of Baltimore, MD. and Stephen of Takoma Park, MD.;  aunt, Constance Alexander of Batavia; close cousins including Colleen Ware of Oakfield, Sean Alexander of Alexandria, VA. and Susan Wilson-Taylor of Statesville, NC.; along with many other cousins, nieces, nephews, and great-nieces & great-nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Richard.

The family extends its gratitude to Susan Wilson-Taylor, Amy Connor and Michael’s neighbors and caregivers in Asheville, NC. for surrounding him with care and support.

A private service for family and neighbors was held in Marion, NC. 

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