Michael left us too soon, passing away unexpectedly January 6, 2024, at home in Santaquin, Utah.  He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, November 2, 1972, to Michael Paul Nepolis and Lynne Martha Deeg Nepolis. Michael was raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, and in California, where he graduated high school.

He married Tina McNeil and they were blessed with three children.  Michael and Tina later divorced.

Michael was most recently employed in the restaurant industry, as manager of Pizza Hut in Orem, Utah.  He also had worked as an auto mechanic.  His hobbies included working on cars, any tinkering, building, or fixing things that he could do with his hands. He enjoyed yard work and being anywhere outdoors.

Michael is survived by his father, Michael Paul Nepolis, and his stepmom, Judy Ann Nepolis. He is also survived by his children: Savanna Nepolis, Cheyenne Hatcher, and Michael Nepolis, all of Tennessee; as well as his siblings: Jason Nepolis, Tina Royter, Christina Steele; along with many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother, Lynne; an infant brother, Paul Nepolis; and a stepbrother, Terry D. Andersen.

A Celebration of Life will be held Friday afternoon, January 12, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah.

Michael will be remembered as a hard worker who loved his family.