of Mountain View, AR
May 12, 1952 - October 19, 2022
Michael Wayne Canard, also known as ''Cat'', died on October 19, 2022 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. He was born May 12, 1952 to Thurlo and Margaret Canard (Clark) in Bakersfield, CA. Michael grew up in St. James, AR and claimed his roots as the ''Lower End.'' He attended Pleasant Grove and Mountain View School where he enjoyed playing football.
As a young man, Cat was in the Navy during the Vietnam War, aboard the U.S.S. Wabash as an engineman. After the war, he continued with his mechanic work, all the while drag racing and spending many hours under the hood of a car. His reputation as a mechanic spread as he helped many of his friends and others. During his midlife, logging became his new passion. He has worked with many other loggers during the last 40 years, visiting areas all over the state, while making many of them his close friends.
Michael was always interested in sports. Throughout his life he played golf and softball. He loved slow pitch softball and played as a 1st baseman and pitcher for the Lower End team. They later went on to pitch a no-hitter game in Dallas, Texas along with all of his buddies that he humbly gave all the credit to.
During his later years, he enjoyed keeping the grass cut, hauling logs when he could and watching the Razorback's. Cat loved spending time with his family, friends, children and grandchildren. He spent plenty of time visiting his buddies at the Round Table and drinking coffee at Parson's Valero. He loved his dog, Jug, who he took for rides down Cove Road every night.
Michael was a strong, determined and simple man who loved to log timber, follow sports and spend time with those close to him.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Janet (Younger); daughter, Tiffany (Kent) Brewer of Batesville; son, Kelsey Canard of Mountain View; granddaughters, Katie Avey and Annie Brewer; sister, Kathy Moore of St. James; brother, Rickey (Mindy) Canard of St. James; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Visitation for Cat took place on Sunday, October 23, 2022 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Roller Crouch Chapel in Mountain View, Arkansas. Funeral services were held on Monday, October 24, 2022, 2:00 PM at St. James United Methodist Church in St. James, Arkansas with Brother Donald Turner officiating.
Pallbearers are Dean Kirby, Roger Thomas, Rickey Turner, Tom Younger, Henry Criswell and Wayne Langston. Honorary pallbearers are The Round-Table Crew, The Valero Crew and Donald Turner.
Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas is in charge of the arrangements.
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19 Condolence(s)
Danny and brigette Wilson
Monday, October 24, 2022
Sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family .
Annette Blackwell
Monday, October 24, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep the family in my thoughts and prayers.
Annette (Davis) Blackwell
Pat Teague
Sunday, October 23, 2022
I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort, strength, & peace.
Carol Wade
Sunday, October 23, 2022
May the memories of Mike sustain you in the weeks to come. God bless you.
Michele Donaldson
Sunday, October 23, 2022
My heart is with you during this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Lonnie and Tina Meeker
Sunday, October 23, 2022
So sorry for your loss! Prayers for the family ðŸ™ðŸ™â¤ï¸
Ronda Ivy
Sunday, October 23, 2022
Janet, so sorry for your loss. Praying you and your family find comfort from all the memories of good times you shared.
Debbie Littrell Massanelli
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Janet, my heart goes out to you and your family. Prayers for comfort and peace of heart â¤ï¸
May Evelyn Taylor Brown
Saturday, October 22, 2022
I will always remember Michael and pray that Janet and family are held in God's love and Grace for this grievous time.
Freda Cruse Hardison
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Robbie called to tell me Michael had died. Another cousin who will be remembered and mourned. My heart goes out to Janet and their children.
Martha Hill
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Cat was such a wonderful friend to Jerry and me. We loved him like a son. I will always have a special place in my heart for him.
He will be missed by many.
My prayers for you, Janet, and your family.
Anthony and Cindy Avey
Saturday, October 22, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this time. Our prayers are with you.
Donna Januchowski
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Tiffany, I am so sorry for your loss. You and the girls will be in my prayers. Love y’all much.
Linda Davis Gilley
Saturday, October 22, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
Lynn Seay
Saturday, October 22, 2022
We are so sorry to hear this.
Cat was a good friend and Mark enjoyed the years of softball they played together.
Prayers for Janet and the family!â¤ï¸ðŸ™
Debie Taylor Knapp
Friday, October 21, 2022
I’m so sorry to hear about Michael’s passing. Prayers to your family for peace.
Love, Debie (Frances & Ralph’s daughter)
Barry and Paulette Saunders
Friday, October 21, 2022
May you rest with the angels and God will be in your presence forever. You’ve worked hard and you’re going to reap your rewards. We will miss you sweet nephew. Until we meet again someday.
Danny & Martha Simmons
Friday, October 21, 2022
So sorry for your loss. He was a dandy fellow. We've had a lot of good visits at the parts store. Prayers for your family ðŸ™ðŸ™
Ann
Friday, October 21, 2022
Janet,
We are so so sorry for your loss. Kevin and I will be keeping you and your family in our prayers. May Gods Grace be with each of you during this time.
Much Love,
Ann and Kevin Cartwright