Michael Bunch

(From Howard Funeral Home)

Michael George Bunch, age 75, of Manila, passed from this life Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at his home. Born and raised in Manila, he was the son of the late George and Grace Hicks Bunch and had been a lifelong area resident. 

He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War and the owner and operator of Bunch's Cabinet Shop. He was a longtime member of Herman Davis American Legion Post 197 and enjoyed fishing, hot rod cars and watching Westerns. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Arthur B Bunch, JR Bunch and Garry Bunch; 5 sisters, Helen Woolf, Martha Cary, Carolyn Bill, Ruth Riggs and Yvetta Bunch.

Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth "Carroll" Reeves Bunch of the home.

1 son, Shane Bunch (Holly) of Webb City, MO

3 daughters:
Vickie Bunch, of Houston, TX
Tammy Bunch Garza (Victor), of San Antonio, TX
Jessica French of Manila

4 stepsons:
Eric Evans of Manila
Bobby Reeves (Cheri) of Rineyville, KY
Steven Guy of Caruthersville, MO
Shane Evans of Manila

1 stepdaughter, Kelly Bolding of Searcy

1 brother, Jim Bunch of Mobile, AL

2 sisters:
Minnie Bourland of Vallejo, CA
Sherry Pratt of Manila

He also leaves 12 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren and 2 step great-granddaughters.

Funeral Services will be 1 pm Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Howard Funeral Service chapel in Manila with Retired US Army Lt Col Dave Wallace officiating. Burial will follow in the Manila Cemetery with military honors. The family will receive visitors Monday from 11 until service time at the funeral home. Serving as active pallbearers will be Shane Bunch, David Bunch, Daniel Bunch, Landon Myers, Lukas Myers and Eric Evans. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Jerry McCain, Graddy Wilmuth, Craig Daily, Mike Pasley, Larry Perkins and Terry Pearson. Friends may sign the online guest register at www.HowardFuneralService.com