Michael Gregory (Mickey O'Meara) passed away Friday, September 2, 2022 at his home in Sebring Lakes, Florida.  He had lived in Sebring, Florida since 1974, where he had careers as a crop-duster , real estate broker, and convenience store owner.  Michael was born to Alma Jean Tipley and James O'Meara in Wasco, Oregon on February 7, 1943.  After high school he moved to Chehalis, Washington , where he learned to fly a 47 Aeronica Champ and helicopters.  He joined the National Guard and was commissioned by Southern Airways as a Helicopter Flight Instructor for the United States Army at Ft. Wolters, Texas teaching Army helicopter pilots from the United States, Vietnam, and other countries for 6 years. When the war de-escalated, Michael moved to Florida with his family.  Upon retirement he built his home in Lake Placid, Florida.  He is survived by his son, Michael Sean O'Meara and his brothers, James O'Meara of Phoenix, Arizona and Roger Tipley of Houston, Texas. A service to celebrate Michael's life with military honors provided by the VFW Post 4300 Honor Guard will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, September 9, 2022 at the Scott Funeral Home 504 W. Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid, 863-465-4134.