Michael Huie

(From Parker Mortuary)

Michael Dale Huie, age 51, Joplin, formerly of Clinton, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at his home.

Mike was born December 30, 1968 in Porterville, California, and graduated from San Manuel (Arizona) High School. He worked as an electrician in California, Arizona, and Arkansas, and was a member of the IBEW.

He later earned a Bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Arkansas. He worked as a teacher for several years in Arkansas and Missouri. He loved spending time with his family, and was a loyal Arkansas Razorback fan.

Mike was preceded in death by his grandparents, Johnny and Irene Huie; uncles, Garland Huie and Monty Wilson; aunt, Charlotte Retherford; and nieces and nephew, Michael, Margarita, and Caroline.

Survivors include his mother, Shirley Hitchcock (Pat) of Joplin; father, Wesley Huie (Anita) of Clinton, Arkansas; mom, Melanie Huie of Norwood, Colorado; wife, Marly Magalháes of Brazil; brothers, Bryan Huie (Lizette) of Tucson, Arizona, Earl Huie (Jillian) Colorado Springs, Colorado, Johnnie Huie (Rachel) of Clinton; sister, Julia Emery (Michael) of Clinton; several nieces and nephews.