Mr. Michael Thibodeau

Mr. Michael A. Thibodeau, age 73, resident of Horatio, Arkansas, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at his home.

He was born to Firmance and Jacqueline Forand Thibodeau on May 13, 1947 in Barton, Vermont. Michael faithfully served his county with the Unites States Army, serving in Vietnam from 1967 to 1970, and was a Purple Heart recipient. He was a farmer, raising livestock and operated commercial poultry houses for many years. Michael was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed fishing and watching John Wayne movies, but most of all, he cherished the time spent with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He leaves to cherish his memory, one daughter and son-in-law, Christy and Tracy DeSaulniers of Ohio; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Rachel Thibodeau of Utah; four grandchildren, Taylor, Cael, Jonah and Luke; beloved children from a former marriage, Paul Leal and wife Shannah and Holly Boonstra and husband Matthew; his sisters and brothers, Jeanne Pelletier and husband Claude, Claire Reed and husband Ernie, Paul Thibodeau and wife Deloris, Lucie Dubuc and Peter Thibodeau; his dearly loved best friend, Donald (Virginia) MacGregor; as well as, nieces, nephews and a host of other friends.

Inurnment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. You may send an online sympathy message at www.chandlerfuneral.com.