Carl Michael Obituary
Carl Lee Michael, 83, of Siloam Springs, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Quail Ridge Living Center.
Carl was born on October 5, 1942, in Wayne, Missouri, He was the son of Lester Leon Michael and Ada Lee Michael. He married the love of his life, Mary Jane Hughes in 1962. Carl moved to Siloam Springs to work for Dyke’s Lumber which later became Michael’s Building Supplies and after their closing Carl worked for Anderson Lumber in Siloam Springs. He enjoyed guns, shooting and reloading, building projects, reading Louis Lamour books and eating. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Don and Kenneth Michael; and one sister Wilma Dean Tillman.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Jane Michael of the home; three sons, John Michael and wife Cheri, Ron Michael and wife Kim, and Manville Michael and wife Melissa; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of the Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home. To sign the online guestbook please visit www.backstrom-pyeatte.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1401 E Main Street, Siloam Springs, AR 72761
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