Michael Allen Small

Michael (Mike) Allen Small was born on October 7, 1950 in Cleveland, Ohio to Jean Marie & Richard Allen Small. He passed away on July 29, 2019.
Mike served in the United States Navy and he attended the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith where he received his nursing degree and started his career as a nurse. He loved helping his patients, family, friends and working with two of his two favorite doctors, Dr. Armstrong and Dr. Francis. During this time in his life, he met and married the love of his life, Laurie and together they raised two children, James and Amy.
In his spare time Michael played computer games, helped family & friends with their computer needs, and built mantel clocks. He was a good cook, and his specialties were pies, barbeque, and gumbo. He was a member of the NRA, a volunteer with the local police and fire departments, and was even the mayor of Rudy, Arkansas. He was known to be quite a jokester and his fun spirit made him a hit with his grandchildren, whom he adored.
Michael is survived by Laurie Small; their children James Small (Michelle) of Tyler, Texas and Amy Johnston (Justin) of Norman, Oklahoma; his brother Rick Small (Naomi) of Van Buren, Arkansas; his grandchildren Dylan Small & Cooper Johnston; and his niece Elizabeth Thompson (Neil) of Van Buren, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Jimmy Small.
Please make donations in honor of Michael to the Gideons International PO Box 140800 Nashville, TN 37214-0800 or www.gideons.org.