of Leslie, AR
May 9, 1959 - June 16, 2015
Michael Ray Tuell, age 56 of Leslie, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at Cox Medical Center in Branson, Missouri. He was born on May 9th, 1959 to Beuford and Dollie (Brown) Tuell.
After moving to Arkansas, Mike spent many years working as a mechanic and enjoyed restoring and painting cars. He was currently employed at Till-Co and blessed with a caring and supportive employer. Mike was well known for his musical abilities and played in several bands throughout the years. He spent countless hours in his living room playing guitars for his family. In addition, he enjoyed deer hunting, turkey hunting and driving his grandkids around ''out on the mountain.'' On November 1st, 1984 Mike married Zebbie Massey. They raised two children and were blessed with three grandchildren. Mike was a devoted husband, father and Poppy. If he wasn't playing in the floor with his grandkids, he was reading a book or getting in trouble with them. In the last part of Zebbie's life, Mike demonstrated that devotion with unending care, compassion and love. He had a big heart, loved his wife, and was a proud Dad and Poppy.
Mike was preceded in death by his wife, Zebbie Tuell and his mom, Dollie Tuell.
Survivors include one daughter, Rachel (Jason) Sanders, one son, Zach (Samantha) Tuell, three grandchildren: Thomas Sanders, Caroline Sanders, Keaton Tuell, his dad, Beuford Tuell, three sisters, Kathy (Gene) Baquera, Delores Woodward and Karen (Duane) Ragland, one uncle, Harley (LaVonne) Tuell and one aunt, Barbara Robinson.
Funeral services for Mike will be 2:00 PM Sunday, June 21st, 2015 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Phillip Clark and Bro. Duane Ragland officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM Saturday, June 20th, 2015 in the Chapel. Burial will be in Leslie Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Massey, James Ray, Randall Housley, Duane Ragland, Adam Tilley and Wade Smith.
Dear Mike: I can't believe you're gone..will take awhile! I am so blessed we are family! You have given me so many memories that I will always cherish! You will be missed by so many! We will ALL be together soon! Love ya cuz
Bufford and Family, I am so sorry ,, words are not sufficient to say how sorry I am to learn of your loss. You are in my Thoughts and prayers . May God Bless you with his comfort as only He can do.
Dear Tuell families,
Although it is 2:00 a.m. here in China, our thoughts are with you all now as you prepare for Mike's funeral on this very sad Father's Day. We are so sorry for your loss and pray God will comfort each of you as only He can.
Carylene and Dave Gentry
So sorry. Leslie has lost one awesome friend and loved one.
We were so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was a fine Christian man and will be missed by all who knew him. Look to God for comfort during this sad time. Our prayers are with you.
May God bless the family with comfort and peace. Mike was a good man, could be on the mischievous side but all in good fun. Loved hearing him play his music.
So sorry for your loss, I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike, i'm sorry to see you go so soon. Godspeed.
We were truly blessed to have known Mike he will be greatly missed. Rest in peace
Very sorry for your loss.
Sending prayers love you cousin mike. Kiss my aunt Dollie and my mom when you see them in heaven.
So sorry, my deepest condolences
My deepest sympathy to all of you in the loss of your dearest Mike. I only knew Mike as a little boy before the family moved from Roseville to Arkansas. In reading about Mike's life and his family, he grew up to be a very good, loving man, son, brother, husband, father, and friend to many. I will remember him in little Levis and cowboy boots with a big smile on his face. May the love and memories comfort each of you.
Mike is my first cousin and he was his own Man , may God Bless Him at his new Job
So sorry to hear about Mike, I remember him from high school, he was always smiling and friendly. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.
My heart is broken at the loss of Mike. Sending love and condolences to Rachel, Zach, Bennie Nell, Mike's dad and sisters and all family and friends. Mike and Zebbie were two of the greatest people I've ever known and my life was richer by having known them.
Prayers for comfort & understanding for the whole family.
So sorry for your loss. Mike was such a great guy. I'll never forget him. Prayers for all of you.
Mike was a great friend and will be missed. The music herewill never be the same
Mike was a wonderful man. Bless you all!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. May God give you peace and comfort. Mike was a good man and a longtime friend.
With deepest sympathy
Our deepest sympathy to the Tuell Family, our friends for 50 years and forever in our hearts.
so sorry for your loss prayers from the vesecky family
To all of the family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all!
Warm thoughts and well wishes go out to the Tuell family.
Mike was a good friend and a great musician and will be missed by all that knew him.
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Mike. He will be greatly missed. May God comfort you and give you strength in the coming days.
Zach....We are so sorry for your loss. The death of a parent is very difficult. You are in our prayers.
Mike you will be greatly missed by all who knew you. You were a very special person, who left this world too soon. As the saying goes. The good die young. My thoughts and prayers are will all of your family and friends. Enjoy the rest of eternity with Zebbie. I know you both are happy to once again be reunited. May the family find peace from the Lord and all who loved you.
I'm so sorry for your family's loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. 2 Cor 1:3,4. You have my condolences.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers for God's peace and comfort.
RIP MIke You'll be missed. Thoughts & prayers to the family he loved so much.
He was a good guitar picker, terrible singer.
Miss ya already my brother.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Mike's family and friends. Mike was such a fun loving genuine soul. I know he is happy now being with his beloved soul mate and best friend Zebbie. RIP... Mike. The class of 1977 has lost one of it's finest. We love you!