Michael Eugene Edge, Sr., age 63, of Hazen, passed away on May 29, 2025. He was born September 18, 1961. Mike was a 1979 graduate of Hazen High School and he worked for Riceland Foods for 44 years until he retired in 2023. He had a big heart for people and loved being Papaw Mike. Mike was preceded in death by his son, Michael Eugene Edge, Jr. of Hazen.
He is survived by his son, Jon (Amber) Edge; parents, Preston and Rosemary Edge; sisters, Rebecca (Greg) Shelman and Karen (Allen) West all of Hazen; one brother, Ricky (Allison) Edge of Austin; two grandchildren, Preston and Olivia Edge; several nieces and nephews and two special girls Abigail and Aaryn Owens and two special people who were like family, Vernon and Sonja Owens.
You could find Mike on the sideline of any sporting event where his grandchildren were, usually arriving before the team. He spent many days with his fishing buddy and best friend, Preston. He was known at the softball games as Papaw Mike to all the girls. His love for his family was strong, but his world revolved around Olivia Kate and Preston. He always had a smile on his face and was one of the easiest people to love.
Funeral services for Mike will be Monday, June 2, 2025 at Calvary Baptist Church in Hazen, with visitation from beginning at 1:00PM until 2:00PM, and the funeral service beginning at 2:00PM.
Burial will follow in the Center Point Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Hazen Hornet Girls Athletics Program,
Hazen School District
Attn: Coach Joe Besancon
Hazen, Ar. 72064
Mike will be dearly missed, but his precious legacy will be cherished as long as family and friends can recall the many
wonderful memories associated with him.
Our thoughts and prayers continue for his family and friends.
Billy and Gail Booth
Sorry to hear about Michael , he will be greatly missed.
Jon
So sorry for the loss of your dad.
It’s so hard to lose a parent at a young age.
I pray that God will give you comfort for many days ahead.
Prayers for you all 🙏
Prayers for the family, Mike was a great person, RIP my friend….