He was a retired boat builder and boat parts welder at Sea Ark Marine, United States Army Veteran and member of First Freewill Baptist Church. Mike was a hard worker welder that loved building boats. He also loved helping others and his church any way he could. He was an excellent cook and enjoyed feeding others. However, his greatest passion was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Masters; a sister, Charlotte Jean Masters; and his daughter, Rhonda Faye Brantley Sanderlin.
He is survived by two grandchildren, Kathryn Hunt and husband Chris Burnett of Monticello and Bo Sanderlin and wife Tara of Monticello; one brother, Kenneth Lee Masters and wife Ruth Ann of Georgia; two sisters, Michelle Escobedo and Patti Masters Sutherlin both of Houston, TX; and four great grandchildren, Abrey Hunt, Nicholas Hunt, Jr. ''Bubba'', Zade Sanderlin and Mia Jo Sanderlin.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 2026, at First Freewill Baptist Church with Bro. Justin Morphis officiating. There will be a visitation Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at First Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Union Ridge Cemetery. You can sign Mike's guestbook registry here on his page.
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Patti Ann (Masters) Sutherlin
Joshua, TX Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Michael was my big brother. When he got out of the service, he brought me my 1st dog. It was a chow and we named her Chink. She was the best dog ever. I have fond memories when I was little and staying with him and Carol over the summer. I found out what a chicken was after it chased me down. Michael tried to teach me how to ride a dirt bike that didn't turn out so well either. When we had family reunions, he lit up the room, and he loved to dance. Michael was a very strong Christian man. He will be missed dearly. This is not goodbye; It's I'll see you again in heaven. Love from your baby sister in Texas. Rest easy brotherLisa and Cliff Gibson
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Lisa and I both have fond memories of Mike as well as of Carolyn. Mike always wore a big smile whenever we saw him. The world will be a poorer place without Mike, but Heaven will be much improved. Our sincere condolences to Rhonda and family.Danny & Brenda Forrest
BEEBE, AR Monday, February 9, 2026 Mike was a good man. He & Carolyn married not long after Danny & I did. So we were in the same family for many years. He was good as gold. He will be missed by many!