Michael Alan "Mike"

Moats

Michael Alan “Mike” Moats, Sr., age 62, of Booneville entered the arms of his Savior on Monday, November 9, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Rogers.

Mike was born August 24, 1964 in Bellflower, California to Albert Anthony & Ruth Rebecca Green Moats.

Mike was a member of the Church of Christ and he worked for ABB in Fort Smith.

Mike was blessed to be married to the love of his life for 42 years. Mike’s favorite place in the world was anywhere his grandkids were. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, grilling and barbecuing, and loved supporting his grandkids in any activity that excited them. He was the embodiment of everything that a husband, father, and Papa should be. He loved wholeheartedly and never met a stranger. He will be deeply missed until the day we are reunited with him.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Becky Moats and brother, Tony Moats.

Survivors include his wife of 42 years Melinna Moats; father Albert & Martha Moats; sons, Michael & Lynsey Moats and Matty & Caitlin Moats; brother, Wayne & Tianna Moats, sister, Angie & Chuck Thomas; sister-in-law, Dolores Moats; grandchildren, Tenley, Jake, Connor and Eleanor; nephews and nieces, Tiffany, Anthony, Misty, Al, Shelby, Logan, Lakyn, Jamey, Blake, Kayla, Steven and Shanae.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Friday, November 13, 2026 at the Danville First Baptist Church with Mr. Lyndell Thomas officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday, November 12, at the funeral home in Danville. Burial will be at Earl Ladd Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Wayne Moats, Anthony Moats, Al Moats, Chuck Thomas, Logan Thomas and Randy Jones.

Honorary pallbearers include Kirby Rainey, Brent Rainey, Glenn Lathem, Joe Harger, Blake Harger, Jamey Tidwell, Steven Douglas, and Steve Reid.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville