Binns, Mike, 71 of Middletown passed away on Friday, July 2nd at UC Hospital in West Chester. He was born on July 11, 1949 in Middletown to Kenneth & Mollie (Shepherd) Binns. Mike retired in 2006 from AK Steel after 32 years of service from the Energy Department. He was a Member of the Community Christian Church, a lifetime member of the Middletown Sportsman’s Club, a lifetime member of the NRA, member of the Ohio Gun Collector’s Association and past-president of the AK Gun Club. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Paula; his daughters, Amanda (Ben) Beitzel, Sarah (Justin) Arnold and daughter of the heart, Grace (Nick Theis) Kelly; 2 grandchildren, Joey and Ellie Beitzel; a brother, Patrick Binns and sister, Freda (Larry) Barnett. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Celebration of Life Service will be at the Community Christian Church in Trenton on Thursday, July 8th at 11:00 with Rev. Randy Mosteller officiating. Graveside Committal Services will be held on Friday, July 9th at 2:00 pm at Butler County Memorial Park with Rev. Randy Mosteller also officiating. Memorial Contributions may be made to: Community Christian Church at 1020 W. State Street Trenton, OH 45067. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.bakerstevensparramore.com.