Mikhail "Michael" Malykin, 71, of Ocean Isle Beach, NC passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022, in the Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center.

Michael was born in Leningrad, Russia on September 20, 1950. He married the love of his life Galina Malykin in 1974 which began an enduring marriage of forty-seven years. They moved to America in 1980 and lived in New York, Chapel Hill and Pittsboro, NC before retiring to Ocean Isle Beach, NC which facilitated his love of fishing, both fresh and salt water. He was a master craftsman and was an accomplished woodworker, he was gifted with a vision unparalleled when it came to his woodworking and other projects. Michael operated his own cabinetry business for many years and was a member of Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Alexander "Alex" Malykin.

Surviving are his loving wife Dr. Galina R. Malykin of Ocean Isle Beach; a son, Jack Malykin and several friends and church family.

A Celebration of life will be held at eleven o'clock in the morning on Saturday, April 2, 2022, in the Andrews Chapel UMC with The Reverend John Bracey and The Reverend Phil Norris officiating.

Online condolences are encouraged and may be sent to the family at www.fulwoodfuneralservice.com

Michael J Fulwood Funeral Service Licensee, 910-471-5441