of Lead Hill, AR
May 4, 1945 - December 15, 2013
Mike Chor, age 68, of Lead Hill, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2013, at UAMS in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born May 4, 1945, in Harrison, the son of Joseph Patrick and Edith Marie (Penix) Chor. Mike was preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law, Max Richey.
Mike was a bricklayer and farmer. He was a coon hunter. He trained, hunted and showed Blue Tick Coon Hounds. He served on the Board of Directors of the Blue Tick Breeders and Coon Hunters Association. He and Kenna Lou made many lifelong friends through the hunts and shows. He was an avid fan of baseball, softball, and basketball. Watching his grandchildren, nieces, and nephews was his greatest joy.
Mike is survived by his loving wife, Kenna Lou Chor, of the home; his son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Amy Chor, of Conception Junction, Missouri; and five grandchildren, Andy, Ashley, Sarah, Stephanie and Steven Chor, all of Conception Junction, Missouri.
Mike is also survived by his mother-in-law, Bonnie Richey, of Lead Hill; his brother-in-law and his wife, Roy Max and Tami Richey; his sisters-in-law, Stephany Whited and family and Becky and Gary Van Meter and family; his aunt, Helen Tillman, of Lead Hill; many cousins, nieces, and nephews; his church family at Lead Hill Church of God; and many dear friends.
Visitation was Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
Funeral service was Thursday, December 19, 2013, at Lead Hill Church of God, with Bo Norman and Jack O'Neal officiating.
Pallbearers were Andy Chor, Steven Chor, Roy Max Richey, Chad Yocham, Gary Van Meter, M. K. Richey, Evan Yocham and Scott Boaz.
Interment was in Milum Cemetery, Lead Hill, Arkansas.
Memorials may be made to Gideon Bibles, Milum Cemetery, or charity of choice.
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6 Condolence(s)
Jim Little
Thursday, December 19, 2013
My condolences and prayers are with you guys!!
Heather Andersen
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Kenna and family
So sorry for your loss . You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
David & Heather Andersen
Alvin & Joni Keeter
Heather Andersen
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Kenna and family
So sorry for your loss . You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
David & Heather Andersen
Alvin & Joni Keeter
Jim Morris
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Kenna Lou,
We were so saddened to hear of Mike's passing.
Mike was such a character. We loved to visit with you both.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers every day.
Jim & Tracy
Joe Harden
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Kenna Lou, I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. I know you're surrounded by family and friends who wish you nothing but peace and comfort, and my wife Susan and I both wish you the same. May God be with you and the entire family during this difficult time. You are in my prayers - Joe
Mary Croswhite
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Kenna , My heart hurts for your loss,I know how very hard it is when you lose your love and best friend. I give you my prayers and hugs. It will be two steps forward and one back. But know you have family and friends that care. Thank you for the many times you mowed our lot ater Glen got sick. You and Mike were good neighbors.