Michael Douglas Van Horn

Michael Douglas Van Horn obituary

Michael Douglas Van Horn

Michael Van Horn Obituary

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Michael Douglas VanHorn, 59, of Batesville, departed this life on Saturday, April 8, 2023.  He was born on June 29, 1963, to Paul VanHorn, Jr. and Juanita Faye Qualls VanHorn.  He worked in construction during his lifetime.

He was a member of The Rock Outreach in Cushman.

Michael enjoyed fishing and loved spending time with his grandson, Ian.

He is survived by his wife, Ruby, of the home; his sons, Bradley VanHorn, Anthony VanHorn, James VanHorn, and Robert VanHorn, all of Cushman; brother, Paul W. (Debbie) VanHorn, of Cushman; sister, Vicki Turner, of Batesville; and grandson, Ian Max VanHorn; and other family members.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Mark, his grandparents, and brother-in-law, Brad Turner.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Independence County Animal Shelter and the Cushman Library.  

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Doty Southside Funeral Service - Southside

2180 Batesville Blvd, Southside, AR 72501

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April 15, 2023

Jody cain posted to the memorial.

April 11, 2023

Hayley Kelley Murphree posted to the memorial.

April 11, 2023

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Jody cain

April 15, 2023

I will miss you my sweet friend FLY high sweet beautiful angel

Hayley Kelley Murphree

April 11, 2023

I knew Mike in high school. Prayers for some kind of peace and comfort for Ruby and their boys, Paul and Debbie and their family and all who love him.

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