Tongue, Michael Wayne Dr Obituary (1958 - 2024)

Born Apr 19, 1958, Tongue, Michael Wayne Dr attended Southern High School in Harwood, MD. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Tongue, Michael Wayne Dr.

Graduation Year	Class of 1976
Date of Birth	Apr 19, 1958
Date of Passing	Aug 28, 2024
About	Dr. Michael Wayne Tongue, 66, departed this life and entered eternal rest on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at his residence after a brief illness, with loved ones by his side. Dr. Tongue attended Ralph J. Bunche Elementary and Southern Junior High Schools. He was a proud graduate of Southern Senior High School, class of 1976. He matriculated through Howard University where he received his Bachelor of Science in 1981. He then attended Ohio State University College of Medicine where he received his doctorate in 1991. He completed his residency at New Center Hospital in Detroit, Michigan in 1992. He was a member of the Phi Alpha Pi Fraternity and a Diplomate of the ABMSP Champions of Podiatry. He was a board member of Ralph J Bunche Community Center, Inc., where he previously served as treasurer and assistant treasurer. He has received multiple citations and certificates of appreciation from Friends of Smithsonian, Boys Town, and an Executive Citation from Anne Arundel County for the REACH program for providing services to the uninsured, just to name a few. Dr. Tongue had a thriving practice at Bay Community Health (formally known as Owensville Primary Care) for over 25 years. He also provided excellent services to Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, St. Mary’s County MD, Sage Point Assisted Living and Sage Point Senior Living in La Plata MD, Calvert Memorial Hospital (surgical staff) in Calvert County, and Country Home Assisted Living in Harwood, MD. He was preceded in death by his father, the late Clinton Tongue Sr.; his mother, the late Florence Magruder Tongue; his brothers, the late Russell Tongue Sr. and Carl Tongue Sr.; and brother-in-law, Stanley Johnson. He leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved sister, Shirley Johnson; brothers, Clinton Tongue, Jr. (Barbara) of Lothian, MD and Donald Tyrone Tongue (Sheila) of Tucson, Arizona; sister-in-law, Doris Tongue of Edgewater, MD; foster sisters, Peggy Sidibet of Glen Burnie, MD and Mabel Davis of Annapolis, MD; nephews, Stacy Tongue, Russell Tongue, Jr., Carl Tongue, Jr., Kadrae Tongue, Jamie Tongue, and Garland Trent; nieces, LaVonne Tongue, Sara Tongue, and Tameka Tongue; cherished great-nephew, Kedrick Tongue; great-nephews, Keshawn Tongue, Keithan Tongue, Keaiden Tongue, and Thomauri Nelson; great-niece, Aleena Tongue- Aniq; one great-great-niece, Delilah Tongue; devoted cousin, Anita Spriggs; best friend, Dwayne Spriggs; beloved, trusted, and significant friend, Lizette E. Christian. He also leaves a host of family and friends.

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Fred Bednarik '76 posted a photo:

I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our Class of ’76 classmate, Dr. Michael Wayne Tongue. Even in high school, Michael carried himself with a quiet confidence, intelligence, and kindness that made a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. It’s no surprise that he went on to build a remarkable life of service—touching countless lives through his medical career, community leadership, and dedication to helping others.

Michael’s accomplishments speak volumes, but those who knew him remember something even greater: his good heart, his calm strength, and the way he treated people with genuine respect. His impact on his patients, colleagues, community, and family will continue to live on for generations.

We, his classmates, are proud to have shared those early years with him, and we honor the legacy he leaves behind. He will be deeply missed, yet forever remembered with gratitude and admiration.

With heartfelt sympathy,
Fred

Posted November 30th, 2025

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