Michael John Scantling of Waldron, Arkansas embarked on his heavenly journey, Saturday, October 26, 2024, in Fayetteville, Arkansas enveloped by the unwavering love of his family. Born December 28, 1988, in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Ron and Lisa Scantling, Michael’s life shone brightly for 35 remarkable years.
Michael, a master mechanic trained by his grandfather Robert Newman, had an incredible ability to fix anything, driven by his dedication to supporting others. As a loving husband, father, son, brother and uncle, Michael cherished his family, finding joy in creating lasting memories. With a heart over flowing with love, he was a guiding light touching countless lives through his generosity and care.
Michael leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Lindsey, his children: Haven, Zayden and Rhorie Jean all of Waldron, his parents, Ron and Lisa Scantling of Waldron and his siblings Danielle Meyer of Van Buren and Ronnie Scantling of Van Buren. Michael is survived by his mother-in-law Denise Sims, father-in-law Heath Wright Sr., grandmother-in-law Debra McKinney, brother-in-law Heath Wright Jr. and wife Amanda, sister-in-law Shelly and Mikey Hamm, Aunt Debbie Eaves, Aunt Laura Emhoolah as well as his nieces and nephews: Logan, Ashlyn, and Talon Chronister, Avery and Addalynn Hamm, Porsche, Chase and Naomi Scantling. Michael’s cousins: Jeremy and Jesse Eaves, Lorri, Burke, and Melanie Thorpe, little Leonard and Bobby Scantling, Jennifer Valdez, Anita, Nikita, Chelsea and Darren Mckiski have fond memories to last forever. Michael will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted including special friends, Felicia Jett, Sarah Cox, Morgan Barker, Debbie Owens and Lyndy Woodard, a host of extended family and friends dear to his heart.
Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents: Robert and Willie Jane Newman, Bob and Zola Scantling, grandmother, Dolly Scantling Fields, great grandparents: Orville and Etta Newman, father-in-law Stanley Sims, Aunt Delores Scantling, Uncles: Rory Scantling and Steve Eaves.
Michael’s life celebration will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas with Travis May officiating. Interment will follow in the Center Point Cemetery in Hon, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
Michael’s pallbearers will be Jong Yang, Morgan Barker, Keith Vorpagel, Drake Williams, Talon Chronister, Logan Chronister, Heath Wright Jr., Jesse Eaves and Jeremy Eaves. Honorary pallbearers will be Haven Scantling, Zayden Scantling, Mikey Hamm, Christian Massey, Kevin Truont and Timmy Tran.
Michael’s visitation will be Tuesday, October 29, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas.
