George Michael Spurgeon

George Michael Spurgeon, 72, a resident of Eagles Nest passed away September 5, 2020, burial will take place in Camp Verde, AZ.

Mike was preceded in death by his wife Teresa Spurgeon; Father George Spurgeon; brother Steven Spurgeon and Son Steve Spurgeon.

He is survived by his beautiful daughters Shawnee Spurgeon and Santee Spurgeon; sons Michael Chiado, Cameron Chiado and Jesse Alvey III; His mother Pauline Moore; brother Charles G. Spurgeon and sister Susan S. Spurgeon.  Mike is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mike lived his life to the fullest, riding motorcycles for 59 years, but most enjoyed touring the back roads of America with his wife Terry.  Mike is known as the Father of the Thunder Valley Rally, that started at Cliff Castle Casino on the Yavapi Apache Reservation in Camp Verde, Arizona.  The Thunder Valley Rally is still held annually in Cottonwood, Arizona.  Mike was a Twitch Streamer, known as Fltrmike.  He enjoyed streaming our life on the mountain, American Truck and Euro Truck Simulator, he was a tester for Outlaw Mods.  He will be missed by all his fans and followers.

It's not the years in your life that count, it's the life in your years and Mike there were many lifetimes in yours.  Rest in Peace Mike, I will always cherish the time I shared with you, Liz.

The family of George Michael Spurgeon has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com