Michael Alan Woodyard

Michael Alan Woodyard obituary, Cabot, AR

Michael Alan Woodyard

Michael Woodyard Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by A Natural State Funeral Service & Crematory on Dec. 18, 2025.
Michael Alan Woodyard, age 63, of Cabot, Arkansas passed away on December 13, 2025. He was born on August 8, 1962 in Rockford, Illinois to Venton Woodyard and Carol Ruth (Aberson) Fenton.

Michael is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Debra Woodyard, brother Steven Woodyard, and sister Rebecca Fenton.

He is survived by his children Mark and Shaunketa Woodyard and Laura Woodyard; grandchildren Zachary Woodyard and Ethan Hinkle; sister Debbie Maxwell; along with a host of extended family and friends.

Michael worked as a heavy machine operator for many years. He enjoyed working on and fixing things, especially cars and motorcycles. He liked being outside, fishing, hunting when he was younger, and loved spending time with his family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am with the funeral service starting at 11:00am in the chapel at A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville. Burial to follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Jacksonville.

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