Michael E. Mott

January 2, 1954 - April 13, 2022

Michael E. Mott of Sulphur Rock departed this life on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at the family residence at the age of 68 years, 3 Months and 11 Days.    Michael was born on Saturday, January 2, 1954 in Lawrence, Kansas and had lived in Sulphur Rock for 37 years and was formerly of Trumann and Tupelo, Miss. Mr. Mott was a bus driver for Cedar Ridge School District; graduated from Apostolic Bible Institute of St. Paul Minn.; Pastor Sulphur Rock United Pentecostal Church for 15 years; youth director and Asst. Pastor at 1st Pentecostal Church in Tupelo, Miss.; worked with young people and kids all his life.; and was a member of Sanctuary Church of Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by his mother, Louise Green Mott.       He is survived by wife, Cynthia Mott of the home, one daughter, Loren (Andrew) Sanders of Jonesboro; one son, Michael Brandon Mott and girl friend Tabitha Thompson; and his father, Sherman E. Mott of Trumann; 5 grandchildren, Gracie Kate and Margo Drew Sanders, Rebecca Shyann Mott, Eathan and Noah Thompson; one great-grandson, Wyatt Joseph Akins.       The family will receive friends on Saturday from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at First United Pentecostal Church in Trumann.  A Celebration of Life will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Revs. Andrew Sanders, David Boyd, Lynn Boyd and Kenneth O’Connell officiating.  Burial will follow at Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery in Harrisburg, Ark. with Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann in charge of arrangements.       Active pallbearers will be Andrew Sanders, Brandon Mott, Tony Boyd, Kyle Boyd, Todd Mott and Thomas Boyd.  Honorary will be Butch Whittingham, Robert Boyd, David Boyd and Lynn Boyd.      In compliance with COVID-19 guidelines, a mask or other facial covering is optional.       Online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net