Chuck Thitoff

Saturday, December 1, 2012

All I can do is Thank God for our friendship. I know you are in a much better place than we are. I pray for you family every day and as I always say if there is anything I can do to help just call me. Mike I can not express how much my family miss's you. May God always Bless your Family and those grandchildren and the Lady that always helps everone. KATHY

Mark and Carla James

Thursday, October 18, 2012

My wife and I have been vacationing and visiting mountain home for many years. A couple of years ago we visited Eastside Baptist Church on one of our weekend trips and found Brother Mike and the church really on fire for the Lord Jesus Christ. We found Brother Mike's preaching and teaching abilities exceptional and loved to hear his messages. On every trip we would be excited about attending Sunday morning and hearing brother Mike preach. We arrived in Mountain Home on september the 8th and got up to attend the 10:30 service that Sunday and was shocked to hear of brother Mike's passing. Carla and I are still mourning the loss of brother Mike and will miss him greatly. We have been and will continue to pray for the Shy family.

Carol Browning Allen

Friday, September 21, 2012

Mike and I go way back to high school and Overland Baptist. Mike was a wonderful young man back then and I know that he continued to serve his Christ as a proclaimer of His Word. I was so saddened to hear of his passing and entry into Heaven. Please know my prayers are with all of the family at this very difficult time. When it seems like all you want to do is cry, go ahead and do it. Those are words many friends have spoken to me since my husband passed away, and they have so much truth in them.

David Blase

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

We are so sad about Michael's death. We are praying for you and the famiily. We remember some good times we had with Michael in Texarkana and elsewhere.
David and Anna Blase
Nashville, Arkansas

Laura Robertson

Monday, September 10, 2012

I didn't know Micael in person, but through the community and hearing about how amazing this man was. I know many young teens who were involved with the youth group at Eastside and the kids just loved Pastor Mike. Kathye, you and your family have been and will continue to be in my prayers. Embrace the sweet memories of this special man. God bless you and keep you wrapped tightly in His loving arms.

Laura Robertson

Barbara Jackson

Sunday, September 9, 2012

My prayers and sympathy to you, Kathye and the Family. You and the family are in the thoughts and prayers of our Shiloh Family. May God bless and keep you strong.

Micha

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Now you can finally RIP Mike.

Leah Bruce

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Our prayers and thoughts are with you Kathye and family. There are few people in a lifetime that reach out and take hold of our hearts like Brother Mike did. Ever a constant friend, counselor, pastor, and mentor to whom ever his path crossed. There are some very difficult moments in my life that he stood by me and I am eternally grateful for that. I honestly believe that he was one of the greatest men I have ever known. Though my girls and I are deeply saddened for the loss of such a wonderful man we take comfort in knowing that we will all meet again. May God hold you close in these dark hours and comfort you as he has always done. We love you - Leah, Natalie, and Kimberly Bruce.

Bob and Nita Sheets

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Dear Kathye and family,

"God is too wise to be mistaken
God is too good to be unkind
So when you don't understand
When you don't see His plan
When you can't trace His hand
Trust His heart".

Praying for you. Love you. Bob and Nita Sheets

Ima Jean Amick

Friday, September 7, 2012

Our Heavenly Father blessed our church family and this communtiy when He brought Mike and his family here. Mike was a man after God's heart and God gave Mike a spiritual gift to enter into an individual's world and become part of it. Although Mike was a long way from perfect in the form of man, I believe that he was greeted by his Saviour, Jesus Christ, who shared . . . "Well done my faithful servent."

Lori and Bill Burris

Friday, September 7, 2012

Kathye and family, we were so sad when we heard of Brother Mike's passing. I know it is a shock to all of you. I just want you to know, how much he has touched my life and my husband's life. He never judged anyone, and went out of his way to help us through our sorrow. He was also inspirational in our marriage, and we still talk about his talks with us prior to our marriage. I believe he made us stronger and brought us back to the Lord. I will be praying for your peace and that God will help you and your family through this time.

William and Lori Burris and Family

Janie Edmonds-Lewis

Friday, September 7, 2012

I am so saddened by the loss of Mike. He was such a neat man and a inspiritation to all! He has been my "right hand man" helping direct the Baxter County Fair Parade for the past several years. I will truly miss him. I think this entire community has been touched by him in a special way, during his short stay on earth. My prayers are with all of his family during this difficult time.

Dustin & Tonya Coy

Friday, September 7, 2012

Our prayers go to the Shy family in this difficult time. This is terrible to come to terms with just for everyone that knew him, but I cant imagine what it is like for his family. The world lost one of its heroes this week, but I thanks to Mike Shy I will have the opportunity to see him again one day. Thank you for the time we had with you.

Rev. Louis Stephens

Friday, September 7, 2012

Michael was a good friend, he was a specisl person a
Godly man. We had some good times at the different
Associational meetings that we attended together.
I am praying for the family that at tihs time when everything seems so dark that God has His hand upon you. Our church is praying for Eastside at this time in thier life that God still blesses and is still in control.


















godly

Tammy Hartman

Friday, September 7, 2012

Kathye...my Mom was devastated when she heard about Brother Mike. We all love you and are praying for you.

Bill & Lucy DePierro

Friday, September 7, 2012

For you, Kathye, and your family, our prayers are that God will be close to you and give you peace and comfort through this difficult time. His love will sustain
each of you. Our dear pastor has left a lasting impact on our Lord's work among us. We treasure the time that we have been blessed by his ministry.

Judy Stephenson

Friday, September 7, 2012

Pastor Shy was so supportive when our family needed him. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and church community.

Robert and Kim Stephenson

Friday, September 7, 2012

Such a sad loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and church community.

Ashley Castleberry

Friday, September 7, 2012

Mallory,

I know your father must have been very proud of you! You are an amazing person. My husband and I are praying for God's peace and comfort for you and your family. May you feel His embrace.

Cindy Kappmeyer

Friday, September 7, 2012

Thank you Bro. Mike for a;ways reflecting Christ and for teaching the rest of how it's done. I will always see your smiling face caring for the sick, the poor, and lost. on our Mission Trip to El Salvatore.

Mark Eddings Family

Friday, September 7, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Shy family. Brother Mike was an inspiration to us, and we loved his passion for the Lord. When we first moved to Mountain Home in 2006, we only had to attend one service and hear one of his sermons to know that East Side was where we needed to be. Despite attending a much larger church than we ever had before, Brother Mike always took the time to say hello, and found ways to make you feel at home. We are deeply saddened at his passing and will miss him dearly, but we look forward to seeing him again on the streets of Glory.

Summer and Tony Blackmon

Thursday, September 6, 2012

I am so saddened to learn of his passing. It was at Eastside Baptist Church when I was in high school that I first started to understand the bible thanks to Pastor Shy. Then twelve years ago he married my husband and I. I still remember him being such a guidance for me in that time and think of him often. My heart goes out to his family. He will be greatly missed.

Stacy Hogg

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Lifting...

There are few words, and fewer people that have the ability to lift others spirits.

Brother Shy was touched by God, and he shared that most amazing joy with anyone he knew.

I had the pleasure of meeting Bro Shy as a young teen in Texarkana. I listened to him share God's Word with excitement and passion.

He planted a seed in my heart. Thirty-some years later, I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, I could still hear his words as we sat on the steps of our small church.

Lifting... Bro Shy lifted my heart so that some day I might know God.

Thank you Brother Mike...

Our prayers to your family, your church, and those many friends who's hearts have been touched.

Stacy and Tammy Hogg
Sherman, Tx

Bro. & Carrol Richardson

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Kathye, Carrol and I were so shocked and saddened at the news of Bro. Mike's sudden death. He was a dear pastor and friend to both of us. Wish we could be there for his memoral service, but circumstances will not allow us to be there.. Wanted to let you know we love you and are praying for you, your family, and church family. Remember that God counts you worthy to suffer for His name sake at this time and never lets suffering go unrewarded. Love, Bob and Carrol Richardson

Mike Howell

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Our prayers are with you Kathye and family. Heaven's gain is our loss.
Pastor Mike Howell and First Assembly of God

Mike Howell

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Our prayers are with you Kathye and family. Heaven's gain is our loss.

Hal & Nancy Herweck

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Mike was in his senior year of high school when I followed the footsteps of Dave Bennett as youth minister at OBC. Mike was a leader of the youth who all welcomed us with open arms. There were many evenings that Mike had dinner at our house, stayed and talked for hours, and then fell asleep on our sofa.

Yes, Mike will be missed, but we know that we will one day see him again in Heaven. It was so encouraging to know that Mike stayed TRUE
to the WORD all these years. "Welcome home thou good and faithful servant".

Hal & Nancy Herweck

Linda Short & family

Thursday, September 6, 2012

God Bless the Family & Loved ones of Pastor Shy. He was a wonderful man of God. He will surely be missed. He is walking on Streets of Gold In Heaven. Rest In Peace Pastor Shy. The family have our sympathies & condolences. God Bless you all. Linda Short, Becky & Kevin Short.(my daughter still lives in Mountain Home) (Kevin & I live in Missouri)

Walter and Shelley McClain

Thursday, September 6, 2012

We are deeply sorry for your loss. Your husband will be missed by so many people. Our prayers are with you and your family

Chrissie Ford

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Mrs Kathye and Family my heart breaks for you! You all will constantly be in our prayers! I'm so glad that I got the chance to go to Eastside and listen to Bro. Mikes sermons.. He sure made a big impact on my life! Bro. Mike will be missed! prayers for your family!

Betha Conley

Thursday, September 6, 2012

The sorrow for the loss of Brother Shy is shared by so many, we all know he is now with the Lord, giving us joy for him in our sadness.
What a precious man and so loved. It always thrilled me when he had the time to come down and shake all our hands on the front. My thanks to our Lord for giving him to us for the time we had. Brother Shy gave us all so much.
With prayers and Love,
Betha Conley

alphia legrand

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Kathye my heart goes out to you and your family. I have good memories of you all being here in Poplar Bluff. Mike had so many gifts and talents. He used them for Gods glory. I think God is pretty proud of him right now. My prayers are with you.

Christy Preis

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Dear Kathye and Family,

We are so sad to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you during this time.

Love and Prayers,
Kelvin, Christy, and Hunter Preis

Bob and Nancy McFerrin

Thursday, September 6, 2012

a man of God a rare human being who truly lived what he believed so respected and loved

Ron and Wanda Patterson

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Kathye and family and Eastside church. Please know that you are in our thoughts and our prayers during these difficult times. Lean upon the Lord to provide strength, comfort, and the peace that passeth all understanding. We have special memories that we hold dear in our hearts of the days with Bro. Mike and Kathye as our pastor and mentors in our young married lives at Temple Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He truly made an impact on our lives and the lives of everyone that he came into contact with. He will be truly missed here, but God has a bigger and better plan for him. Kathye and family know that we love you and will continue to lift you in our prayers through the days and months ahead.

Deacon Bob Crawford

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Our sincere sympathies to the Family of Dr. Shy, and our brothers and sisters at East Side Baptist. The people of Mountain Home lost a great friend and leader.
Deacon Bob Crawford
St. Peter The Fisherman Catholic Church
Mountain Home, AR

Lt. Terry Johnson

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Mrs. Kathye and family, my family and I offer our deepest condolences for the loss of a faithful christian father, law enforcement brother, and most of all, a friend. When I became an deacon, Bro. Mike preached my ordination message. He urged me to remain diligent in Christian life, to my family, and to my church. These words, I will honor for the rest of my life. There is no doubt that Bro. Mike heard these words from our Lord, "Well done my faithful servant."

Respectfully,

Terry, Cindy, Selena, and Kaleb Johnson

Debbie Ray

Thursday, September 6, 2012

I am so sorry this has happened. Pastor Shy officiated at the funeral for my nephew Ross in August and he touched my husband with his words.

Larry Franklin

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Mallory, I extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my prayers constantly.

John and Jean Belken

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Bro. Mike was our pastor, mentor and friend. We will never forget all the lessons of life and the many great sermons he preached that helped mold and shape who we are today. My personal Bible has his name written throughout much of it where I took notes from his sermons. I wanted to remember I heard it from Bro. Mike. Jean and I will miss him. Kathye, know that we love you and are praying for you and the family.

Brent Baker

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

I was SO sorry to hear about Brother Mike. He was an exceptional minister..and never met a stranger. My heartfelt sympathies and prayers go out to his family, his church and all of his dear friends. He will be greatly missed by the church and the community. God Bless you Brother Mike.

Jeff Nuckols & family

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Blessed to have had Bro. Mike as my pastor during my high school years. I still have and use the Wiersbe Bible commentaries he gave me as a high school graduation gift- his inscription in those commentaries: "You can never know too much Bible. 2 Timothy 3:16-17" Bro. Mike's love of God's Word spoke deeply to me and to my family. Love and peace to the Shy family at this time.

Stephanie (Shelly) Osburn

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Heavenly Father-
I lift the Shy Family & their church family up to you at this very moment. This was part of Your plan for Bro. Mike & what a blessing it is to know that You are in control. Your grace is sufficient in this time of loss & Your mercy embraces us all. Thank you for all that You do in our lives every day & for such a sweet reminder of how precious life is. Thank you for loving us & for loving Bro. Mike enough to call him home. It's in Your name, I pray-Amen
Stephanie (Shelly) Osburn & Family
Former member of Temple Baptist Church
Poplar Bluff, MO.

Ron & Sue Herweck

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Kathye and family, sorry for your loss. Even though Sue and I went to church with him in St. Louis. It wasn't untill we married and moved to Poplar Bluff and started to go to Temple Baptist where we really got to Know Mike and Kathye. Not only was Mike a great preacher heand Kathye were great mentors to a young marriied couple for two years before returning to St. Louis. Our prayers are with you and the family. Love you, Ronie and Suzy

Shirla Hill

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

We were very sorry to hear about the accident and the loss of such a wonderful man. You and the entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Shirla and Bruce Hill and family.

Bob and Nancy McFerrin

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Bro. Mike was a true man of God, a loyal pastor to many, and a friend and a witness to all around him! We are looking forward to seeing him again! May the Shy family
feel the power of all the prayers being voiced for them...

Michael and Phyllis Howell

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Mike was an inspiration to us as our pastor at Eastside for seven wonderful years. He was a great friend to me personally and I enjoyed the times we spent talking and occasionally playing golf. I enjoyed his sense of humor, especially about our golf games. We both enjoyed old cars and when we would see each other, even years later, we would take up where we left off in our last car discussion. I will sorely miss Mike but look forward to when I see him in heaven and he can tell me that it is better than he ever imagined it would be. Our prayers go out to Kathye and the family during time of loss. I wish there were more than words to offer at this time and that we could be there with you. God bless and comfort you. Mike was an honor to know and he was a wonderful friend and pastor. We love you!

David and Katrinia Monroe

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Shy Family,
My thought and prayers are with you all during this roug time.Mike was always so king when I went to visit my brother Jim who was on staff from June 2003=August 2007. May god's love comfort you at this time.

Charline (Medlock) Henry

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

To Mike's Family: I grew up with Mike at Overland Baptist Church in St. Louis where we were active in our youth group and choir. Mike was a wonderful friend, always helpful, always humble, and we all loved him deeply. My husband, John, and I will be praying for your family in the coming months. God's richest blessings on all of you as you cope with this sudden grief. What a wonderful thing to know... without a shadow of doubt... that we will all be reunited in Heaven and that we will see each other again!

God's Blessings,
Charline

David and Katrinia Monroe

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Shy Family,
My thought and prayers are with you all during this roug time.Mike was always so king when I went to visit my brother Jim who was on staff from June 2003=August 2007. May god's love comfort you at this time.

Laura & Richard Vollmer

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

We have some wonderful memories of Mike from
before we moved. He was a real blessing to us and
we are saddened by his passing.

Mike and Joy Walker

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Our hearts are hurting for your sweet family as you walk through this time of deep loss. What an amazing husband, father and example of God's love. We are praying that our Father envelopes you with the comfort that only he can give. Much, much love...the Walkers

Joy Potter Culbertson

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Dear Sweet Kathye & family,
I was so very saddened at the news of Mike's passing. Mike & I go way back to the days of "His Folk" & "The Overlanders"
at Overland Baptist Church in St. Louis. I have to say that Mike was one of the sweetest & thoughtful guys that I have ever known. There is no one with more integrity, dedication, & faith than Mike Shy. Oh how I loved my dear friend. My prayers & heart are with you all.
In Christ's Love,

Joy Potter Culbertson

Helen Tyree

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

MY PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY!! KEEP YOUR MEMORIES IN YOUR HEART !! MIKE WAS TRULY A BLESSING TO ME AND MY SONS !! HIS LOVE FOR GOD SHOWED THROUGH HIS SMILES AND MADE EVERYONE FEEL LIKE WE ARE SPECIAL!!! I THANK JESUS THAT I GOT TO MEET MY BROTHER MIKE AND HIS FAMILY! i LOVE YOU!!

Bob & Sharon Jones

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

We worked with you at the MH Christian Clinic. Your smile and words of encouragement lifted everyone you met.
You will be miss so very much.

Paula Roddy

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

so very sorry for your loss-I had the honor of hearing Bro.Shy preach&his wonderful wife sing in the choir a time or two when I lived in Mtn.Home
My heart goes out to all of you

Brandy Ciesielski

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Kathy and Family,

I am so sad and sorry to hear about your loss. You and Bro. Mike are very special to me. I have been crying but I need to be strong for you all. Bro. Mike has touched my life in many ways and I always loved his sermons. I thank you all for taking care of my brother along time ago when we were in need of a place to stay. Bro. Mike will always be my favorite Pastor and he will be missed and may God comfort your whole family. I will always remember the good times we had like when I went on a jet ski with him when I was 14. I always teased him about the time I was driving it and knocked us both off. Your family will always be in my heart. I will always love and pray for you guys. God Bless,

Brandy Ciesielski

Michael Day

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Thank you for being a hero to many Mike. You will be truly missed

Dee leach

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

To the Michael Shy family
We are so saddened by your loss. Please know we will be praying for the peace of God to calm you and be carried in His strength as you sail these unsure waters

Sharon Grutsch

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

To the family of Michael Shy. To Pat and Nancy Shy. I am so sorry for your loss and I cannot imagine your pain. I can only affirm that I also believe your Michael rests in the Lord and you will see him again when we are gathered together. I'm praying for you and thinking of you and sorrowing for you. God bless you and keep you safe Sharon Grutsch

David Hudson

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

It was a great privilege to have known Mike and called him my friend. My heart breaks for East Side, and most especially for his family. Mike's time on this earth was a life which truly made this a better place.

Paul and Glenda Zedov

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Kathye, we are so very sorry for your loss. The Lord has called the best of the best and it is our loss and His gain.
We will always remember the day Brother Mike renewed our vows for our 50th. wedding anniversary. Prayers to you and your family.

Jim & Rose Waldrop

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Kathye and Family, So sorry to here about your lose. Mike was a fine man, served God with love. It was a privilege to know him, We knew Mike when he was at OBC in the Youth Group. Our Prayers and Love are with you all.

Cheryl Waters

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

To Kathye and Family:
My family and I have been so blessed to have known Michael. He was our support when our family was going through alot of changes in the last years. We loved him and the rest of the family also just like part of us. Thank You Michael, you will be missed.

Ray and Mollye Davis

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Kathye,

Our hearts are so burdened for you and your family as
you survive through the next several days, months, and years without your loving husband and father. He truly loved his God and his family.

Mike was a very special person. We loved him and the way he preached God's word and ministered to the church family and community. We know the angels are rejoicing that he is among them now as they worship our awesome God.

We thank God for our time with Mike and for you and your wonderful spirit.

.
Ray & Mollye

David/Angie Hodges

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

To the Shy family: Our thoughts are with you at this time. No words can express our thoughts or to ease your pain and loss at this time. Please know that we loved to hear Dr. Mike share God's word. Many times we stayed in Mountain Home just to be there for his Sunday morning message. We had the privledge of visiting with him at the door one day and told him that God spoke through him better than any other pastor we had ever heard, and we wished he would come to Jonesboro and be our full-time preacher! We are glad we spoke with him that day!
We received word of his passing from Brian and Angie Horn who are friends of ours.
Prayers for your family that God will give you strength, grace and courage!

marsha elkins

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Mike was in our youth group at OBC back in the 60's and early 70's. In Overland Missouri .He was a wonderful gentle spiritual young man..From reading these notes about him, he is still the same Mike we knew all those years ago.People loved him. I pray for his family in this time of sorrow. The world has lost a fine minister and friend.

Mac Weedman

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Thank You reverend Shy for the comfort you gave me.

Ralph Bird

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Mike was a true friend and always willing to help. At the Sheriff's Office he was a devoted Deputy and came out to help every time we asked him. He became my friend the first time we met some 16 years ago and always seemed to be able to say the right thing at the right time. I have seen him comfort so many in our community during times of crisis. Mike was truely a man of God, our prayers are with you.

Tige Bennett

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

David and I knew and loved Mike when he was a youth at Overland Baptist Church. I'm so sorry for your loss and will be praying for God's peace and grace to be lavished in abundance upon you. David will probably be joining Mike soon and they'll have delightful times catching up on what's gone on during the last 40 some years. That should take at least the first thousand years.

Joy and Ron Brooks

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Taking solice in the knowledge that Mike is in a position to be a guarfdian angel over his familly, but those that loved him as he loved us. God needs an army of angels to get us through these times and he will be one of them. We go through sadness so that we may be compassionate and empathetic when others are faced with tragedies or sorrow. Asking God to help us accept his departure and to wrap his arms around us. Mike will be greatly missed by so many. Our hearts go out to Kathye and their lovely family..

Larry and Karla Rainwater

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

We feel so blessed to have know Mike for the past couple of years. I will never forget how willingly he cared for my family after my mother's passing. He is a true servant in every sense of the word. We will miss him dearly. May God give you peace that passess all understanding and hold you close in His arms.

Laura Baker

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Kathye & Family,
There is much sadness over your loss. Bro. Mike has been very special to our family and he will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very tough time.

Bobby and Carlene Webb

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

So very sorry to hear of Bro. Mike's death. Our thoughts and prayers certainly go out to his family and church family as well. We attended his church when we lived in Midway several years ago. We loved him and know that he will certainly be missed.

Belinda Shelton

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Mallory, Chad, Corban and family:

I pray that God will comfort you as you grieve this great loss. My heart aches for you. Although I cannot be there to hug you in person, know that you are continually on my heart.

Love to all,
Belinda Shelton

Maurice and Sandy Hitt

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Kathye and family -- our prayers are with you all. Mike was a great pastor and leader in our community and our association. You have lost your soul mate and we grieve with you for that. At the same time, East Side has lost a dedicated leader and our community has lost a man of faith and vision, and we have lost a friend.

Frances M. Jackson

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Mike's life was a blessing in so many ways. I give thanks for that life, and for all the good he has done as our Lord's servant. Kathye, please accept my sympathy, for you and your family, and also for your church family. May our dear Lord bless and comfort you all until that day when we're all together again.

Vernon & Barb Shelton

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Mike was in the same youth group at OBC. He was one of the kindest, talented and loving person. His love of God and dedication to winning the lost is a testimony to his life. So sorry to hear of his passing but knowing he is sitting at God's feet right now will bring comfort to you & your children & family. Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you for your loss. May God Bless you in the days ahead. Love, Vernon & Barb

Beth Avery

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Bro. Mike baptized me almost 11 years ago. Even though I have lived in Little Rock for the past 8 years, East Side has always felt like my church home every time I have been back for a visit. Bro. Mike was an amazing pastor and teacher. I am grateful for the influence he had on my walk with Jesus Christ. I pray that God provides his family with the comfort that only He can during this difficult time.

Mary Bellew

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Mike was my pastor and preached my husbands funeral in January of this year. He was truly a man of God and preached His word from the pulpit every Sunday. Thank God for a man such as Mike Shy who was not afraid to live and preach the word of God.

Don mcalister

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Sooooo very sorry for your loss! Pastor shy was a great man! He's flying with angels now :-)

Stacy Whelan

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Thoughts and prayers are with Kathye and the entire Shy family. I've been attending Eastside for 2 years now and Bro. Mike really touched my life. I got the most wonderful gift of all from him, he baptized me. He will be greatly missed.

Betsy Johnson

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Dear Kathye and family,
These are the times we realize the power of being one in the bond of love, and the comfort of the Holy Spirit . We weep with you on this side of the veil, and we rejoice for Mike on the other side. Mallory, you have been precious to me. Your family has been so blessed to have a Godly husband, dad and grandpa. Love, Steve and Betsy Johnson

Kimberly Williamson

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

I am deeply saddened by this news. I knew only of Brother Mike through close friends Juanita and Jack Coy and Emily (Strawbridge) Sanders and her Parents Norman and Patty. I was right along the same age as all of his children. He is just too young. Praise God for His plan, whatever it may be. My prayers and my heart go out to all his family and friends. May God give you all comfort.

Doug/Glenda Sollis

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Kathye and Family,
Our hearts were saddened when Jonelle called today to let us know about the accident.
Our thoughts and prayers will continue for you as you adjust to the physical absence of your Dear Love one.
GOD KNOWS. We loved Bro. Mike and have many memories of the past.

Lisa Schomaker

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

I am Lois and Lou Nail's daughter. Pastor Shy was their pastor for many years and preached both their funerals--Mother's just 2 days prior to his death. He meant so much to my family and my heart breaks for you but I know he is in heaven--perhaps rejoicing with them now. God Bless.

Kara Shelly Crisp

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

My deepest sympaties are with all of you as you grieve such a tragic loss. Brother Mike was so special to so many. I was blessed by his life and ministry, remembering vividly the day he baptized me and the words that he spoke, as I became new in Christ. I pray that God comforts each of you in knowing that he is now rejoicing at the feet of Jesus.

Sue Jackson

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

To Mike's family and friends, I share your loss. I will always remember Mike fondly as a person of great integrity, with a great heart, talented, loyal, faithful, dependable. He leaves behind warm hearts full of wonderful memories. God grant him eternal peace.

Jack & Juanita Coy

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Words are impossible right now to us to express our feelings. Bro. Mike wasn't just our pastor, he was part of our family. And Kathye you and the kids are family as well. Mike's loving kind spirit will be irreplaceable. His love for the Lord and passion for people was so obvious. I thank the Lord for his legacy. Kathye, Mallory and family, we are calling to the Lord to guide you and send you His love and strength.

The Rev. Paula M Jackson

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Our friendship goes back to High School in St. Louis. We have always been united in faith and in seeking to work for the reign of God on earth as in heaven.

This separation is premature and shocking, and all of Mike's friends are grieving especially for his loved ones who are left to mourn his absence. Yet we know that while God does not desire the suffering of any of us, God is working through everything to bring about healing and wholeness and good. And surely God has not abandoned Mike, though we cannot see him now.

We are all gathered in one embrace and are all held in the infinite compassion from which we were called into this life, and to which we shall return, through the mercy of Christ.

Jason D. Johnston

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

What a great man....what a great message he gave through Him...When I was living in Mt. Home he always took the time to talk and visit about life and about God. I'm so glad of my visits at Eastside - especially with Mike around. Another soldiers gone home...

Tim and Gay Perdue

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Our hearts ache for you and your family. You are in our prayers. Our only hope is the joy of knowing that Mike is in Jesus' presence and we will see him again.

Love,
Tim and Gay Perdue

Gary & Joanne Welman

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

We pray for strength and peace for the family to get you all through these tough times. We so enjoyed Pastor Mike and he will be missed very much. He leaves some very big shoes to be filled. We love you Kathye may God be with you.

Tom & Sue Rupp

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Dear, dear Ben - Big Tom & I were so shocked and saddened at the news of your father's death. Know that you and your whole family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God surround you with the love and comfort only He can give.

Brada, Luke and Bradford Gessner, Kayla Beatty

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Our hearts are deeply saddened in hearing of Brother Mike's passing. We are keeping you all in our prayers and thoughts. He did so much for so many. We are forever grateful for all he and East Side Baptist Church did for and on behalf of our family when we were there in Mountain Home. The thing that softens this blow is knowing he is with our Lord and though it will seem a long time here, by Heaven's time table we'll see him again in a minute or less. Until that glorious day Brother Mike ...until that glorious day. Thank you for all that you were/are for so many and for our Lord's precious gospel.

Chuck ThitoffMike will be issed

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Mike will be missed more than I can ever say My last memory was last week when he helped me put my boat and I helped him launch

James & Sharon Camp

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Kathye,

We love you and we are praying for God's presence and peace to surround you. Thank you for sharing your lives with us. We will miss Mike so much.

James and Sharon Camp

Cotton and Melissa Green

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Dear Kathye and Family,

Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this time. We send our deepest snd sincerest sympathy.

Cotton, Melissa,
Daniel and Adam Green

Laura Waters

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Dear Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. I was substituting at Kindergarten today, so heard the news early this morning. We all love you and support you at this difficult time, and also know that your faith will sustain you. Love, Laura Waters

Velma Marler

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Kathye, Ben, Jake, Mallory, and family,
My heart aches for all of you. I was so sad to hear of your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Just keep trusting in the Lord, HE will heip you get thru this. I lost Wayne a few months ago and God has given me the strength and grace to make it thru each day. HE will not leave you to face this alone. I can just imagine the wonderful time Mike ,Wayne, and Bob Stokes are having in Heaven. I pray God will wrap HIS arns around you, strengthen you, comfort you, and give you peace that only HE can give.

Carolyn Jones

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

God couldn't have chosen a more deserving soul to serve with him in heaven. He has done so much for so many and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Keith & Jane Byrd

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Kathye , you are in our prayers .. Mike was a great proclaimer of God's Word and has reached countless people for the Lord .

Terry Reese

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Kathye, Ben, Jake and Mallory -
My thoughts and prayers are with you all....I am so sorry for your loss. I will never forget the great sermons and the good times we had at Temple Baptist Church here in Poplar Bluff. It has been many years ago but I thoroughly enjoyed being spiritually fed by such a great man of God. Hugs to each of you!
In Christ
Terry

Mike Cully

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Mike was a great Christian man that many of us looked up to and inspired those around him to get closer to God.

Sandi Nelson

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Dear Family,
My parents Bob and Pearl Miller adored all of your family. You were such an important part of their lives for so many years. They both spoke so fondly of all of you so often. You are in our continual thoughts and prayers. Perhaps knowing Brother Mike is in the arms of his loving savior makes his passing bearable.

Sincerely,
Sandi (Miller) Nelson

Margie Bodenhamer

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

My heart is aching for you all. I will never forget what you and your family has meant to me and mine over the years. All I can say is God needed another angel in heaven.

Melissa & Mary Vinson

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

We were so saddened and broken hearted to learn of the tragic accident of Bro. Mike. Please accept our deepest condoloscenses and know that we are thinking of you all at this time.

Marilyn & Ben Williamson

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Kathye and families: our prayers and thoughts are with now and forevermore. Mike's friendship and leadership enlarged God in our hearts and spirits. I often told him that he was "holy" and radianted the glory of the LORD. He will be missed and always be remembered by his words; "ok, let's get your Bibles out" . Kathye we love you and are here for you.
Your Sister in Christ

Linda Dunn

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

My heart aches for you, Kathye and your family. Brother Mike was a wonderful pastor and mentor. Love and prayers for you and yours. Brother Mike was a very sweet and wonderful pastor. He will be missed by all of us who had the priviledge to know him and to hear his sermons. He is walking the streets of gold and the angels are singing!

LES & LINDA KITCHELL

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

MICHAEL ,

WAS A VERY PLEASANT MAN , HE WAS THE PASTOR FOR MY MOTHER & FATHER BOTH SERVICES . OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY , FRIENDS & HES MEMBERS ..

GOD BLESS
RIP MICHAEL

Dianne Widuch

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Mike touched so many hearts. He knew no boundaries of religion, race, or beliefs. Many years ago he told me to believe in the one for all, and all for one for humanity and God. And to help all I could with compassion. Thank you so much for allowing us to share in your lives.

Dianne Widuch

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Mike touched so many hearts. He knew no boundaries of religion, race, or beliefs. Many years ago he told me to believe in the one for all, and all for one for humanity and God. And to help all I could with compassion. Thank you so much for allowing us to share in your lives.

Steven Gregg

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

My wife Diane and I were BSU pals with Mike during college.We were part of a group of friends that hung out together. Mike, Ray McManus, Dan Robinson and I took our spring break together back in 1973. He was a great friend and encourager.

To the Shy family, we will certainly pray for all of you and although we feel a loss at Mike passing, we can only imagine the great loss you feel at this time. May God give you comfort now and in the days to come.

JC & Peggy Foster

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Brother Mike you will be sorely missed. My husband and I had the pleasure of meeting you when you held a revival a few years back at Tomahawk Baptist Church in St. Joe, Arkansas. Everyone at Tomahawk sends their heartfelt sympathies and will be praying for your whole family for peace and comfort at this time. Your entire church family all over will truely miss you. Thank you for always being such a wonderful man of God. See you one day in Glory!!!!!!

Brittney Ferry

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Kathye, my heart breaks for you and your kids. You are an amazing woman. I consider myself honored to have called Bro. Mike our pastor, mentor, teacher, and a friend. Michael and I would not be who we are today without his guidance. He took us under his wing- counseled us, married us, and eventually helped us dedicate our own children to the Lord. He was nothing short of being one of the most godly men I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. His heart was beyond welcoming, his passion for Christ was infectious, his love and desire to see little children know God was inspiring, and his devotion to God’s people was contagious. May God grant you all peace in this time of suffering. We love you!

Jennifer Simmons Bodenhamer

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

My sympathy to the family. He was gifted pastor and will be greatly missed.
Jennifer

Josie Lethiot

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Brother Mike you will be greatly missed. You touched so many lives here. You married me and Ron and baptized our children we love you and we will miss. May god be with your family at there time of need.